VOLUNTEER WORKERS

Addresses

Ronald McDonald House Charities ``Light the Night'' Walk Fundraiser: Ken Barun, E1674 [4OC]

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Program Anniversary: John E. Gherty, S11369-S11371 [30OC]

Amendments

Children and youth: improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), S9293, S9326 [26SE]

Articles and editorials

Animals and Research Part 1—Unlocking the Secrets of Genetic Disease Through Animal Research, E744 [17MY]

Animals and Research Part 2—Animals Benefit From Research, E745 [17MY]

Bobbie Householder's Work as Volunteer Is Unequaled in Blount, E2222 [15DE]

Danforth Hatchery Closes After 64 Years, E714 [11MY]

Former Teacher Enjoys New Role as a Volunteer, S11246 [27OC]

Two Presidents—A Shared Legacy, E1387 [27JY]

Why I Changed My Mind About AmeriCorps, S5559 [21JN], E1386 [27JY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: extend for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (see S. 2764), S5555 [21JN] (see H.R. 4740), H5084 [23JN]

Children and youth: establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children (see H.R. 4244), H2122 [11AP]

———improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (see S. 2272), S1596 [22MR] (see H.R. 5369), H8735 [3OC]

———improve the quality and availability of training for judges, attorneys, and volunteers working in abuse and neglect courts (see S. 2271), S1596 [22MR]

Community development: provide technical assistance, capacity building grants, and organizational support to private, nonprofit, and religiously-affiliated organizations, S7839 [27JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: include participation in a volunteer firefighting agency as one of the national service programs authorized to receive assistance under the AmeriCorps program (see H.R. 5425), H9504 [6OC]

———State commissions audit funding (see H.R. 4309), H2338 [13AP]

Crime: facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (see S. 3220), S10801 [19OC] (see S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]

Dept. of Defense: establish Veterans Mission for Youth Initiative within the Troops-to-Teachers Program (see S. 2867), S6678 [13JY]

Diseases: study and demonstration projects regarding cases of hepatitis C among firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians who are employees or volunteers of units of local government (see H.R. 3659), H454 [15FE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (see H.R. 5224), H7932 [20SE]

Health Care Financing Administration: consider the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems (see S. Res. 302), S3328 [3MY]

Housing: encourage Senate participation in and support of activities to provide decent homes for U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 319), S4922 [9JN]

Peace Corps: designate a fellowship program promoting the work of returning volunteers in underserved American communities as the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program (see S. 2998), S7840 [27JY] (see H.R. 5135), H7365 [7SE]

———redesignate the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program (see H.R. 5357), H8617 [2OC]

Taxation: treatment of national service educational awards (see H.R. 5215), H7871 [19SE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see S. 3006), S8104 [6SE] (see H.R. 4736), H5084 [23JN]

Lists

``Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn'' honorees, E242 [8MR]

Contributors to disaster assistance for Southwest Georgia, S1741 [27MR]

Good Shepherd (rehabilitation facility) Raker Memorial Award recipients, E388 [22MR]

Lehigh Valley Hospice volunteers, E473 [3AP]

Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipients, S4815 [8JN]

Remarks in House

Alpert, Lee K.: Fernando Award Foundation Outstanding Volunteer award recipient, E266 [9MR]

Alton, IL: tribute to Bucket Brigade (volunteer group), E1053 [20JN]

American Red Cross: anniversary of Blood Services in Connecticut, E1096 [23JN]

Animas Fire Protection District: tribute, E1592 [26SE]

Appalachian Trail Conference (organization): anniversary, E1497 [14SE]

———Honor Roll of Volunteers honorees, E1372 [27JY]

Appropriations: extend for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (H.R. 4740), E1100 [23JN], E1150 [29JN]

Arensman, Meredith: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E647 [4MY]

Armenian Relief Society: anniversary, E1087 [23JN]

Banks of Promise (organization): tribute for involvement in America's Promise (organization), E1321 [26JY]

Bayonne Little League Baseball, Inc.: anniversary, E574 [13AP]

Belleville, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 481, E203 [1MR]

Berger Health System (business): Circle of Caring Program recipient of American Hospital Association Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence, E688 [10MY]

Boyd, Milton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Bozrah, CT: anniversary of Bozrah Volunteer Fire Dept., E678 [9MY]

Cedartown, GA: tribute to Pre-Peachtree Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp, E1082 [22JN]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Spirit of Achievement Award recipients, E1375, E1380 [27JY], E1634 [29SE]

Children and youth: improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), H8690-H8694 [3OC]

Coast Guard: tribute to Auxiliary, H6439 [18JY]

Coleman, William C.: Lebanon Valley, PA, Sertoma Club J. Robert Ladd Community Service Award and Service to Mankind Award recipient, E562 [13AP]

Colorado: tribute to firefighters fighting the Mesa Verde National Park fire, H6758 [24JY]

Columbia, MO: tribute to Columbia Fire Dept.'s relationship with Moers, Germany, Fire Dept., E1031 [15JN]

Community service: firefighters and emergency medical personnel funding, H364-H367 [14FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H4772-H4774 [20JN], E1105 [23JN], E2085 [13NO]

———State commissions audit funding, H1576 [29MR]

Cyberangels (organization): tribute, E544 [12AP]

de la O, Gilbert: United Neighborhood Center of America National Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E1552 [21SE]

Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association: tribute, E1619 [28SE]

———tribute to Ladies Auxiliary, E1619 [28SE]

Dept. of HHS: Meals on Wheels Program funding, H4306 [13JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of the Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit, E1538 [20SE]

Dickison, Rebecca: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E245 [8MR]

Doherty, Megan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E668 [8MY]

Dols, Christopher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E186 [29FE]

Downing, Bruce: United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E369 [21MR]

Eddystone, PA: anniversary of Eddystone Fire Co. No. 1, E1753 [12OC]

Emergency services: firefighting and emergency medical services funding, H1473 [28MR], H1492, H1578-H1582 [29MR], H1592-H1594 [30MR], H1757-H1761 [4AP], H12486 [15DE], E475 [3AP]

Ewing, Tanya: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E242 [8MR]

Finch, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E139 [15FE]

Fishbone, Gerald and Marilyn: Greater New Haven, CT, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International Living and Giving Award recipients, E521 [10AP]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation and distribution of shelf stable prepackaged foods (H.R. 5224), H8019-H8021 [25SE], E1538 [20SE]

Foster, David: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award recipient, E1962 [27OC]

Fremont, CA: tribute to Fremont Festival of the Arts, E1126 [27JN]

Friends of the Mustangs (organization): BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E606 [2MY]

Garden City Park, NY: anniversary of Garden City Park Fire Dept. Rescue Squad, E1546 [20SE]

Glenside, PA: anniversary of the Glenside Fire Co., E721 [15MY]

Greenville, SC: Upstate Urban League recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E179 [29FE]

Greer, SC: New Jerusalem Baptist Church recipient of the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award, E183 [29FE]

Gurrola, Aracely: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E640 [4MY]

Hamilton, Jamie: Grand Junction, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E187 [29FE]

Hampstead, MD: anniversary of Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1, H2128 [12AP]

Harris County, TX: anniversary of East Harris County Senior Citizens Program, E1138 [28JN]

Heath, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E627 [3MY]

Hernandez, John: Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ohtli Award recipient, E1775 [13OC]

Hesselbarth, Maynard: Laubach Literacy International (organization) Outstanding Tutor Award recipient, E1068 [21JN]

Highland, IL: tribute to Highland Council of the Catholic Fraternal Life Insurance Co., E401 [23MR]

Hoboken Little League Baseball, Inc.: anniversary, E573 [13AP]

Hoffmaster, Nancy: Colorado Woman 2000 Power of One honoree, E13 [27JA]

Hoffner-McCall, Richard: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Pennsylvania, E94 [8FE]

Hojnicki, Joseph: Minquadale, DE, Fire Co. Member of the Century award recipient, E600 [2MY]

Honore, Stephan L.: Peace Corps Franklin Williams Award for Outstanding Community Service recipient, E152 [16FE]

Householder, Barbara Ann (Bobbie): Blount County, TN, Pride of Tennessee Award recipient, E2222 [15DE]

Houston, Marcus: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E112 [10FE]

Illinois: Senior Citizens of the Year award recipients from the 3d Congressional District, E180 [29FE]

International Volunteer Day: observance, E2228 [15DE]

Jackson, Alicia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E273 [9MR]

Jackson, Stephanie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, E162 [16FE]

Jamesburg, NJ: anniversary of Jamesburg Volunteer Fire Dept., E846 [25MY]

Jefferson County, IL: African American Heritage Award recipients, E1054 [20JN]

Karnoutsos, Carmela Ascolese: Bayonne, NJ, Historical Society Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2145 [7DE]

Kaskey, Jacob: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E401 [23MR]

Kloster, Dan: Snowmass Village, CO, Rotary Club Business/Professional of the Year award recipient, E184 [29FE]

Koren, Justin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E148 [15FE]

Kouymjian, Dickran: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year award recipient, E440 [29MR]

Lohr, Susan: Colorado Open Lands (organization) Cranmer Award recipient, E1774 [13OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Los Angeles Veterans Resource Center, E614 [2MY]

Mahan, Virginia M.: Armed Services YMCA National Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E925 [9JN]

Maher, E. Tunney, Jr.: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E495 [5AP]

Maine: tribute to ``Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn'' honorees, E242 [8MR]

Maine Women's Fund: anniversary, E2011 [28OC]

Mansue, Amy: Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey Fred Forrest Community Service Award recipient, E783 [19MY]

McFadden, Thomas M.: Community Association of the Peninsula's Agnes R. Moss Volunteer Award recipient, E535 [11AP]

Mills, Alex: Civil Air Patrol Gil Robb Wilson Award recipient, E575 [13AP]

Missouri: Lake of the Ozarks Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter recipient of SBA National SCORE Chapter of the Year award, E541 [12AP]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to The ARC of Montgomery County Fashion Show Benefit, E1446 [13SE]

Moore, Connie: Illinois Women of Achievement award recipient, E906 [7JN]

Munzer, Alfred: American Lung Association Will Ross Medal recipient, H2343 [13AP]

Nakamura, Leanne: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

Nashville, TN: tribute to Delta Nu Alpha (fraternal organization) National Transportation Week activities, E320 [15MR]

National Conference for Community and Justice (organization): tribute to the Annual Brotherhood Awards Dinner honorees, E703 [11MY]

Newman-Keane, Chavis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E241 [8MR]

Nichols, Lindsay: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E403 [23MR]

Operation First Choice (organization): USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E1037 [19JN]

Peace Corps: redesignate the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program as the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program, H11300, H11301 [26OC]

Pease, Representative: explanation of role as Boy Scouts volunteer advisor, H7523 [13SE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Good Shepherd (rehabilitation facility) Raker Memorial Award recipients, E387 [22MR]

———tribute to Lehigh Valley Hospice volunteers, E473 [3AP]

People First of the South Bay (organization): anniversary, E185 [29FE]

Philippine Nurses Association of America: tribute to Ohio chapter, E645 [4MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh community service honorees, E779 [19MY]

Plainsboro, NJ: anniversary of Plainsboro Volunteer Fire Co., E708 [11MY]

Politan, Nicholas H.: Columbian Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E313 [15MR]

Professional Lawn Care Association of America: tribute, E1596 [26SE]

Puxico, MO: tribute to Mingo Job Corps Center fire fighting teams, E1499 [18SE]

Quincy, MA: tribute to Jimmy Kennedy Memorial Run for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis organizers and participants, E695 [10MY]

Radio Vision (organization): anniversary, E458 [30MR]

Rainwater, Cara: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E183 [29FE]

Ramone, Phil: Michael Bolton Charities, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1539 [20SE]

Red Hill Council: BLM Making a Difference award recipient, E608 [2MY]

Reddin, Scott: Shelter Our Sisters (organization) honoree, E677 [9MY]

Redmond, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, E244 [8MR]

Reston, VA: Best of Reston Community Service Award recipients, E620 [3MY]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter 12, E583 [13AP]

Ridgewood, NJ: anniversary of Kurth Cottage of Valley Hospital, E459 [30MR]

Riverside, CA: tribute to Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee, E1844 [19OC]

Rogers, Nannie Parks: New Haven, CT, National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Appreciation Award recipient, E262 [9MR]

Saginaw, MI: tribute to City Rescue Mission, E2246 [2JA]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Rose Resnick Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Disabled (organization) Enchanted Hills Camp, E1056 [20JN]

Schatz, Carol E.: Anti-Defamation League Deborah Awards recipient, E877 [25MY]

Schlueter, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E694 [10MY]

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE): tribute, H9516 [10OC]

Sills, Norm: Appalachian Trail Conference (organization) Honor Roll of Volunteers award recipient, E1497 [14SE]

Smith, Mark: Bayonne, NJ, Circolo Italiano Club Man of the Year award recipient, E440 [29MR]

Snellgrove, Debbie: Liberty Bell Award recipient, E1055 [20JN]

Social Vocational Services Inc.: tribute, E185 [29FE]

Stamatakis, Manuel N.: Cradel of Liberty Council Scout Mariner Award recipient, E873 [25MY]

Strauss, Jean: St. Jane de Chantal Parish of Chicago, IL, Ladies Guild Woman of the Year award recipient, E1064 [20JN]

Strumpf, Robyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E683 [9MY]

Stryker, Kristin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Ohio, E400 [23MR]

Tahmassebi, Tina: Seventeen/Cover Girl Volunteerism Award recipient, E820 [24MY]

Texas: tribute to Bay Area American Cancer Society, E865 [25MY]

Tillman, Earl: Civil Air Patrol Gil Robb Wilson Award recipient, E575 [13AP]

Torrance, CA: anniversary of the Torrance Rotary Club, E721 [15MY]

Trampe, Bill: Colorado Open Lands (organization) Cranmer Award recipient, E1775 [13OC]

Tuttle, Dean: American Foundation for the Blind Migel Professional Award recipient, E1945 [26OC]

Tweet, Bill: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor to Neighbor Award recipient, E783 [19MY]

United Jewish Appeal Federation: tribute to Bergen County, NJ, and North Hudson, NJ, women honorees, E707 [11MY]

Wallace, Lakeshia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for the District of Columbia, E645 [4MY]

Washington Association for Biomedical Research: Research! America (organization) Award for Exceptional Contributions as Volunteer Advocates for Medical Research recipient, E744 [17MY]

Weedling, Aubrie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, H1948 [6AP]

Wilkinson, Larry: American Library Association/Association for Library Trustees and Advocates Extraordinary Library Advocate of the 20th Century award recipient, E923 [9JN]

Wilson, Susan N.: Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey Vivian Aaron Leadership Award recipient, E785 [19MY]

Wolcott, CT: anniversary of Wolcott Volunteer Fire Dept. No. 3, E2010 [28OC]

Women's Overseas Service League: tribute, E1293 [21JY]

Wood, Patty: Research! America (organization) Award for Exceptional Contributions as Volunteer Advocates for Medical Research recipient, E744 [17MY]

Wytias, Betty: SafeHouse Denver (domestic violence shelter) Carolyn Hamil-Henderson Memorial Award recipient, E1067 [21JN]

Yang, Amorette: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E1037 [19JN]

Yosemite National Park Volunteer Project: tribute to volunteer efforts of the Yosemite Fund (organization) and Chevron Corp., E1325 [26JY]

Remarks in Senate

American Red Cross: anniversary, S4230 [22MY]

———tribute to Southeastern Michigan Chapter Rhapsody in Red Masquerade Ball, S1880 [29MR]

Appropriations: extend for programs under the National and Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (S. 2764), S5559-S5562 [21JN]

Burack, Thomas: Cotton Cleveland Leadership Award recipient, S5787 [26JN]

Burke, Jerry: Innovation in Education Award recipient, S1742 [27MR]

Children and youth: improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), S1602-S1606 [22MR], S9326-S9329 [26SE]

———improve the quality and availability of training for judges, attorneys, and volunteers working in abuse and neglect courts (S. 2271), S1602-S1606 [22MR]

City Kids Wilderness Project: tribute to participants and volunteers, S7474 [24JY]

Crime: facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3220), S10801 [19OC]

———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]

Dayton, OH: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 776, S7644 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish Veterans Mission for Youth Initiative within the Troops-to-Teachers Program (S. 2867), S6680 [13JY]

Drayton, Thelma (TC): establishment of Agape Ministries Thelma (TC) Drayton Award, S1666 [23MR]

Firefighters: create commemorative pin or badge to honor those who fight wildfires, S10063 [6OC]

Flannery, Mary: Saginaw County, MI, Commission on Aging award recipient, S1744 [27MR]

Giang, Alex: Merrimack, NH, Chamber of Commerce Presidential Award recipient, S1313 [8MR]

Goodwill Industries International Week: observance, S3604 [8MY]

Growe, Zachary: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

Hawaii: anniversary of Kuakini Medical Health System Auxiliary, S1231 [7MR]

Health Care Financing Administration: consider the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems (S. Res. 302), S3333 [3MY]

Hilbert, Vi: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1389 [9MR]

Housing: encourage Senate participation in and support of activities to provide decent homes for U.S. citizens (S. Res. 319), S4929, S4930 [9JN], S4951 [12JN], S5101 [14JN]

Kaltenbach, Sue: Saginaw County, MI, Commission on Aging award recipient, S1744 [27MR]

Koth, Jason: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY], S4814 [8JN]

Kriesel, Ann Trueblood: Burlington (VT) Free Press Volunteer of the Week honoree, S11246 [27OC]

Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, Inc.: tribute, S2861 [25AP]

Leland, Georgina: Ossippee, NH, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S4234 [22MY]

Maria's Children (organization): tribute to art exhibit of works by Russian orphans with learning difficulties, S6113 [29JN]

Miller, Scot: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4814 [8JN]

Miller, Scott: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for North Dakota, S4098 [17MY]

Monroe County, MI: anniversary of American Red Cross, S2436 [7AP]

Montana: tribute to firefighters fighting wildfires, S10062 [6OC]

Mossner, Yoko: Saginaw County, MI, Commission on Aging award recipient, S1744 [27MR]

National Exchange Club: anniversary, S1741 [27MR]

National Volunteer Week: observance, S2612 [12AP]

Noble, Tina: Washington Women 2000 ``Power of One'' award recipient, S1388 [9MR]

Noel, Lillian (Billie): Portsmouth, NH, Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow award recipient, S7832 [27JY]

Owen, Gustav: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Peace Corps: funding, S5530 [21JN], S5627 [22JN]

Plourde, Desirae: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maine, S4814 [8JN]

Quarles, Jonathan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Ruffin, Shelarese: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Jewish Family and Children's Services, S1309 [8MR]

South Dakota: tribute to Forest Service for efforts in fighting wildfires, S7983 [5SE]

South Dakota State Medical Association Alliance: anniversary, S3603 [8MY]

Telephone Pioneers of America (organization): tribute, S5024 [13JN]

Tobias, Julia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S3508 [4MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Southwest Georgia, S1741 [27MR]

Trivedi, Gopalkrishna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, S644 [10FE]

Trumbull, Robin: Battle Creek (MI) Enquirer George Award recipient, S2860 [25AP]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (S. 3006), S8106 [6SE]

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program: anniversary, S11369 [30OC]

Volunteers of America (organization): tribute to Founders' Week Celebration, S1387 [9MR]

Wilson, Hazel: Saginaw County, MI, Commission on Aging award recipient, S1743 [27MR]

Woolery, Sagen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, S3182 [1MY]

Yankton, SD: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 290, S1743 [27MR]

YMCA: observance of Healthy Kids Day, S2436 [7AP]

Reports filed

National and Community Service Act and Domestic Volunteer Service Act Programs Appropriations Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2764) (S. Rept. 106-365), S8018 [5SE]

Nomination of Carol W. Kinsley to the Corp. for National and Community Service: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7448 [21JY]

Nomination of Robert B. Rogers to the Corp. for National and Community Service: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S7448 [21JY]

Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2272), S7838 [27JY]

Texts of

S. 2271, Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act, S1602-S1604 [22MR]

S. 2272, Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act, S1604-S1606 [22MR], S9326-S9329 [26SE], H8690-H8692 [3OC]

S. 2867, Veterans Mission for Youth Act, S6681 [13JY]

S. 2998, Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act, S7803 [27JY]

S. 3252, National Child Protection Improvement Act, S11253 [27OC]

S. 5224, International Food Relief Partnership Act, H8019 [25SE]

S. Res. 302, Health Care Financing Administration consideration of the impact of implementing new reimbursement rules on existing emergency medical services systems, S3333 [3MY]

S. Res. 319, encourage Senate participation in and support of activities to provide decent homes for U.S. citizens, S4923, S4930 [9JN]