COMMUNITY SERVICE

Addresses

Tribute to William Eckman: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Amendments

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4975 [8AP], S5094 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8308, H8326 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Alvamar Developer Dies; Friends Recall ``Visionary'' Deeds, E371 [5MR]

At the Hill T.O.P.—Amazing Volunteer Days Accomplish Great Things, H3833 [8MY]

Friends Celebrate Memories of Billings, E372 [5MR]

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Home Sick; The Addictive Allure of Home and Garden Television, E1499-E1501 [17JY]

Hunger Has a New Face, H8324 [17SE]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Mulberry Police, Fire/Rescue, City Honored for Service by Legion Family—Chief Dave Hamlin Police Officer of Year, Mike Team Is Firefighter of the Year, E1106 [3JN]

Planning and Managing Technical Rope Rescues, E233 [13FE]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

Service Clubs Living Up to Mission—Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis at Front of Global War Against Disease, E2476 [8DE]

Souza Synonymous With Revitalization, E83 [28JA]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Children and youth: establish a Community Corps (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

———revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2552), H5662 [19JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 174), S8125 [18JN]

Financial institutions: return excess amounts in Federal deposit insurance funds for use in communities, basing allocations on historical amounts of contributions made to the funds by such institutions (see S. 913), S5343 [11AP]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Health: tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H7454 [23JY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (see H. Res. 397), H9477 [15OC]

Jones, Melvin: tribute (see H. Res. 399), H9477 [15OC]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (see S. Res. 132), S5771 [6MY]

Law enforcement: waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

Lions Clubs: tribute (see H. Res. 399), H9477 [15OC]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

National Civic Participation Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S1736 [29JA]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (see H.R. 2408), H5173 [10JN]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H7839 [3SE]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (see S. Con. Res. 47), S7135 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 161), H3683 [6MY]

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 256), S1812 (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 476), S2920 [27FE]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1431), H2311 [25MR]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3433), H10339 [4NO]

Rebuilding Together (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 338), H12310 [21NO]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 115), H1466 [27FE]

Rotary International: recognize establishment of Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and important contributions of Rotary Clubs to society (see H. Res. 448), H11391 (see H. Res. 448), H11515 [18NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H9376 [8OC]

Taxation: exclude qualified national service educational awards from gross income (see H.R. 2860), H7615 [24JY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H8282 [16SE]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (see S. 1514), S10617 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 807), H701 [13FE]

U.S. Army Volunteer Reserve: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H10978 [6NO]

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea: E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla Meltzer Drogosz, Brookings Institution, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

Eulogies

Martin, J. Roy, Jr.: by Allen Martin, E1295 [18JN]

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Rowe, Brandon J.: read by Leah Rowe, E1054 [22MY]

Factsheets

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Letters

Commending public servants for their dedication and continued service: President Bush, H3709 [7MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service funding: several Governors, H7642 [25JY]

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard: Roger R. True, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization), E540 [20MR]

Tribute to Dorothy Konichek: Mary Mandigo, E1544 [21JY]

Lists

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc., civic contributions by employees, E1758 [10SE]

Memorandums

Commending Public Servants for Their Dedication and Continued Service: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, H3709 [7MY]

Motions

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5011 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8346 [17SE]

Press releases

Mulberry, FL, Schools Benefit: Donna Righi, Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

Proclamations

LaGrange Noon Lions Club Anniversary: Representative Paul, E2114 [21OC]

Tribute to Daniel D. Schneider: Representative Ney, E1136 [5JN]

Tribute to John and Ann Page: Representative Ney, E1099 [2JN]

Remarks in House

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Adams, Sheila J.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E893 [9MY]

Addison, IL: commend assistance given to Representative Hyde's district staff following district office fire, E1261 [16JN], E1430 [9JY]

Alaimo, Dick and Doris: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

Alamosa County, CO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce, E2502 [8DE]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Dion's Pizza (business), E123 [4FE]

———tribute to Mechanical Contractors Association Project Heat's On, E1768 [11SE]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

Alfred, Leanna Richard: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Ambler, PA: anniversary of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, E1127 [4JN]

Ardmore, PA: anniversary of Cassia Mount Horeb Lodge No. 273, E1294 [18JN]

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

Aurora, CO: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468, E2520 [8DE]

Baker, Donald: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1051 [22MY]

Baker, Dorothy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1434, E1437 [9JY]

Baldwin, Sally Kendall: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Balet, Brigette: Montrose, CO, Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Barberi, Tony: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

Bartoli, Frank: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

Bean, Alfred (Mugsy): Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): Central New Jersey Elks Lodges observance of National Youth Week, E897 [9MY]

———tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard, E540 [20MR]

Berg, Mary J.: Colorado Rural Health Center Rural Healthcare Excellence Award recipient, E1758 [10SE]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

Bishop, Richard S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

Boger, Mary W.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

Boston, Hugh E.: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Boucher, Daniel: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Boulder City, NV: tribute to Lend a Hand Program, E2281 [7NO]

Bowers, Robert A.: Levy County, FL, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Bracco, Lorraine: USO of Metropolitan New York Entertainer of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Bronx Council on the Arts: anniversary, E1266 [16JN]

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary, E437 [12MR]

———anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E2007 [8OC]

Brother Benno Foundation: anniversary, E2161 [30OC]

Burbank, CA: tribute to Family Service Agency of Burbank, E2143 [28OC]

Burch, Jean: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

Burne, James and Mary Lou: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honorees, E2318 [19NO]

Butler, Johnny J.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

California: tribute to Portuguese Education Foundation of Central California, E2410 [22NO]

California Grey Bears (organization): tribute, E1612 [25JY]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Cardillo, Clement: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

Caron Foundation: tribute, E1961 [2OC]

Carter, Bob G.: Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1883 [24SE]

Carter, Shannon and Lee: Cincinnati, OH, United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

CAS Cares, Inc.: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Centerport, NY: anniversary of Camp Alvernia, E460 [13MR]

CH2M Hill, Inc.: anniversary, E1991 [7OC]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6666-H6668 [14JY]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Christodoulou, Kyriaki S.: Women's Issues Network of the Pancyprian Association of America honoree, E743 [11AP]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Citrus County, FL: observance of Industry Appreciation Week, E1799 [16SE]

———tribute to Key Training Center, E1535 [18JY]

———tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

Civic Works, Inc.: anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of North Presbyterian Church, E1429 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. John Nepomucene Parish, E1430 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. Paul Croatian Church, E1427 [9JY]

———tribute to City Mission (organization), E1411 [8JY]

Cody, Thomas G.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E896 [9MY]

Cohen, Dorothy M.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Colley, James: posthumous awarding of Ed Pastor Cultural Awareness Award, E1694 [4SE]

Columbia, TN: tribute to American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 19, E807 [30AP]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (H.R. 3030), E1726 [5SE]

Connaway, Chester: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Corchado, Hector M.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5554 [19JN], H7637, H7650, H7668 [25JY], H8023 [9SE], H8226 [16SE], H8810, H8812, H8814 [24SE], E1644, E1653 [25JY]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (H.R. 2552), E1312 [20JN]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), H5638 [19JN]

———National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Cowen, John N.: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1052 [22MY], E1434 [9JY]

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Crown Point, IN: anniversary of Lions Club, E2039 [15OC]

Cruden, Carol: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

Culver, Jim: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

Cummings, James M.: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians Inc.: anniversary, E1707 [5SE]

de la Cruz, Carlos: American Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

de Otero, Guadalupe Sanchez: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

Dept. of Energy: sale of surplus Government property to nonprofit organizations at below market value, H2404 [27MR]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1470 [14JY], E1552 [22JY]

DiNunzio, Michael: North Penn B'nai B'rith Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE], E305 [27FE], E663 [3AP], E792 [29AP]

District of Columbia: tribute to D.C. Redwings Youth Program, E1543 [21JY]

Dominican American National Roundtable (organization): anniversary, E49 [8JA]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E826 [1MY]

Downriver, MI: anniversary of Downriver Council for the Arts, E1116 [3JN]

Dude, Leroy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1038 [21MY]

Dunmore, PA: tribute to National Night Out events, E2033 [14OC]

Duryea, PA: anniversary of Germania Hose Co., volunteer fire dept., E1860 [23SE]

Dwyer, William: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph's Carmelite Home for Girls, E1852 [23SE]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Eckman, William: Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

Emergency Medical Services Week: observance, H4372 [21MY]

Esperanza (organization): tribute to Fiesta of Hope, E1448 [11JY]

Everson, Helen: Edgerton, WI, Rotary's Honored Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Fairview, OH: tribute to Fairview General Hospital Auxiliary Board, E1515 [18JY]

Fannie E. Rippel Foundation: anniversary, E2547 [8DE]

Feldman, Joel J.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

Ferraina, Joseph M.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Long Branch, NJ, Lodge Man of the Year recipient, E1959 [2OC]

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

Fields, Cliff: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Fili-Krushel, Patricia: USO of Metropolitan New York Woman of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary of Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club, E2511 [8DE]

Fortinsky, Robert and Shirley: Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pillars of the Community (Amudei Tzibor) award recipients, E2191 [31OC]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Fremont, CA: anniversary of Mission San Jose Rotary Club, E643 [2AP]

Fresno, CA: tribute to American Heart Association American Heart Walk, E1848 [22SE]

Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center (organization): tribute, E702 [8AP]

Galasso, Carmel: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1889 [25SE]

Garcia, Jose: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Garland, TX: groundbreaking for New Beginning Center domestic violence shelter, E1802 [16SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1854 [23SE]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

Germann, Nancy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Ghiotto, Margaret Rogers (Weenie): Brooksville, FL, designation as a ``Great Brooksvillian'', E2158 [30OC]

Giantomasi, Francis J.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2030 [10OC]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goldman, Jack: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1053 [22MY], E1437 [9JY]

Goldman, Roberta R.: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Gouglersville, PA: anniversary of Gouglersville Fire Co., E1140 [5JN]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3708-H3712 [7MY]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Great Neck, NY: tribute to Young Mashadi Jewish Center groundbreaking, E2500 [8DE]

Greendale, WI: anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish Cub Scout Pack #596, E477 [13MR]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Guam Council of Women's Clubs: anniversary, E2553 [15DE]

Gusha, John: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1191 [10JN]

Gutierrez, Anna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13MR]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Hatcher, Richard A.: Thomas R. Fortune Pastor of the Year award recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Hayward, CA: anniversary of Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ, E1114 [3JN]

Heath, Alfred O.: Virgin Islanders for Responsible Government (organization) Alexander A. Farrelly Public Service Award recipient, E1206 [11JN]

Henderson, Al: Salvation Army Wlliam Booth Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Hill, Fred: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E607 [27MR]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

Homann, Al: Silverton, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

Home & Garden Television (HGTV): tribute, E1499 [17JY]

Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, Inc.: anniversary, E2119 [21OC]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

Hotchkiss, CO: tribute to Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxilliary, E1318 [20JN]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5424-H5431 [17JN], E1319 [20JN]

Hovnanian, Vahak and Paris: Pacific Encore Performances Artistic Eminence Award recipients, E1915 [30SE]

Hudson County, NJ: tribute to North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, E232 [13FE]

Huston, Charles L., III: Chester County, PA, Community Foundation Lifetime Philanthropy Award recipient, E1997 [8OC]

Imagen Foundation: tribute, E1101 [2JN]

Indo-American Community Federation: tribute, E88 [28JA]

Interfaith CarePartners (organization): tribute, E109 [29JA]

Jara, Daniel H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E245 [13FE]

Jefferson County, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 819, E1421 [8JY]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Christmas Bureau, E1389 [27JN]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (H. Res. 397), H9386 [15OC]

Kansas City, KS: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E2278 [7NO]

Kanter, Robert: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E894 [9MY]

Kaplan, Lionel A.: Orthodox Union Institute for Public Affairs National Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E2300 [17NO]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Kawesch, Lance: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Kelly, Barbara: Millbury, MA, Democratic Committee Humanitarian Award recipient, E572 [25MR]

Kenner, LA: dedication of Hispanic Resource Center, E1373 [26JN]

KFTV-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1541 [21JY]

KGMC-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1571 [23JY]

KGPE-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1552 [22JY]

Killgore, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E1399 [27JN]

Kimmel, Ardell: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1037 [21MY]

Kimmel, Wilma: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

King, Raul: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

King, Roy: Thomas R. Fortune Exemplary Service Award recipient, E2056 [16OC]

Kiwanis International: tribute, E1691 [4SE], E2476 [8DE]

Kobeski, Thomas (Kubby): Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joe Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E93 [29JA]

KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO): anniversary, E413 [10MR]

Kuna, ID: tribute to citizens who finished spring planting for Samuel Johnston during military deployment, E723 [10AP]

La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc.: anniversary, E1900 [25SE]

Lafayette County, MO: anniversary of Lafayette County Health Dept., E1956 [2OC]

LaGrange, TX: anniversary of LaGrange Noon Lions Club, E2114 [21OC]

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: tribute to National Parks American Tour project, E2239 [5NO]

Lansing, MI: tribute to Lansing City Rescue Mission, E1795 [16SE]

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

Law enforcement: waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Lebanon, MO: anniversary of Laclede Lodge No. 83 of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, E1640 [25JY]

LeBlond, Dan and Minor: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1770 [11SE]

Leggiero, Michael: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Lenexa, KS: anniversary of Masonic Lodge 135, E1883 [24SE]

———tribute to U.S. Central Credit Union, E126 [4FE]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, E65 [27JA]

Lions Clubs: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

———tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Loretto, TN: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146, E709 [8AP]

Lowe, Judy: Alexandria, VA, Commission on Women Marguerite Payez Award recipient, E1289 [18JN]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Central Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, E1759 [10SE]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Jewish Social Services of Madison, E73 [27JA]

Malanga, Rocco M.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2028 [10OC]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Marinette, WI: anniversary of Jaycees (organization), E1864 [23SE]

Marquette, MI: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44, E734 [11AP]

Martinez, Roberta H.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E467 [13MR]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): anniversary of Mountain Lodge 281, Free & Accepted Masons and Juniata Lodge 282, Free & Accepted Masons, E2338 [19NO]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

Maumee, OH: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1915 [30SE]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McGreevey, Dina Matos: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E237 [13FE]

McInerney, Martin J. (Hoot): Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit Goodfellow of the Year recipient, E1955 [2OC]

Medic Rescue (ambulance company): anniversary, E1688 [4SE]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation: anniversary, E156 [6FE]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Millvale, PA: anniversary of North Hills Community Outreach satellite office, E1908 [25SE]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Polish Falcons of America (fraternal organization) Nest 725, E1237 [13JN]

Milwaukee Turners, Inc.: anniversary, E1519 [18JY]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Montclair, NJ: anniversary of Eureka Lodge No. 52, E2033 [14OC]

Montrose, CO: anniversary of Montrose Senior Center, E705 [8AP]

Moore, Steve: Grand Junction, CO, Optimist Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1316 [20JN]

Morningside-Westside Community Action Corp.: tribute, E1195 [11JN]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Mulberry, FL: tribute to Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

NAACP: tribute to Gary, IN, chapter Life Membership Banquet honorees, E896 [9MY]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Elks Lodge #832, E243 [13FE]

Narragansett, RI: Coast Guard House Restaurant recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Lions Club, E1813 [16SE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, H2870 [8AP], E803 [30AP]

National service: importance, E1705 [5SE]

National Service Organization of Scholastic: PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award recipient, E593 [27MR]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Nations Associations, Inc.: anniversary, E2169 [30OC]

New Jersey: tribute to St. Clare's Harvest Festival, E1975 [3OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of Hilltop Village Co-operative #4, E1003 [21MY]

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

Nolfo, Ludo: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E839 [1MY]

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

North Myrtle Beach Republican Club: tribute to efforts to support troops engaged in military action in Iraq, E530 [20MR]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (H. Con. Res. 161), H3737 [7MY]

Norwood, CO: tribute to Uncompahgre Medical Center Neighbor-to-Neighbor fund, E397 [7MR]

Nugent, Richard: Fairfax County, VA, Braddock District Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Oak Cliff, TX: anniversary of Oak Cliff Lions Club, E701 [8AP]

OATS, Inc.: tribute, E804 [30AP]

Oberlin, OH: anniversary of Oberlin Fire Dept., E2315 [19NO]

Oberto, Neil F.: Hazleton, PA, Order Sons of Italy in America (organization) Outstanding Italian American award recipient, E2033 [14OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Hillsides Home for Children, E1718 [5SE]

———anniversary of Scott United Methodist Church, E1720 [5SE]

Pascal, Hamilton: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Pastrick, Robert: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of Paterson Rotary Club No. 70, E1469 [14JY]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

Peltkian, Sonia Bedrossian: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [13MR]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Peterson, Dana Camphous: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Woman of the Year award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Pettengill, Kathryn: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Pieczynski, Judy: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington (organization), E937 [13MY]

Portillo, Sylvia: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1188 [10JN]

Posada, Inc.: tribute to efforts for the homeless, E232 [13FE]

Pou, Nellie: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E239 [13FE]

Powers, Donald S.: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Prince William County, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge Retirement Community, E1956 [2OC]

———Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Project Pride, Inc.: tribute, E1911 [29SE]

Providence, RI: PROV/Atomic Catering recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Pueblo, CO: anniversary of First Congregational Church of South Pueblo, E2015 [8OC]

Pueblo County, CO: anniversary of United Way, E444 [12MR]

Raflo, Frank: Kiwanis International Hixon Award recipient, E2093 [20OC]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Ramsey, NJ: Knights of Columbus Shield Award recipients, E1087 [2JN]

Ravelo, Ted: Philippine American Federation of South Florida, Inc., honoree, E1135 [5JN]

Riverside, CA: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, E134 [5FE]

Roaring Spring, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E876 [6MY]

Robbins, Royal: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2133 [28OC]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 115), E341 [27FE]

Rockford, IL: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, E1115 [3JN]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Rotary International: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

Rothenberg, Jean: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Royal Oak, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E1893 [25SE]

Russel, Jay: Levy County, FL, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer of the Year award recipient, E1700 [5SE]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Police Dept., E1388 [27JN]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

Santana, Felix: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2070 [17OC]

Sarginson-DeMayer, Jean: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Schiavone, Joel: New Haven, CT, Preservation Trust Preservation Hero Award recipient, E1734 [9SE]

Schibell, Salvatore M.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [12FE]

Schroeder, Bob: Hooksett, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1154 [5JN]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Seim, David: Lubbock, TX, United Way Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award recipient, E164 [6FE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

Shamsi, Edmund I.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Shelbyville, IL: anniversary of Chautauqua Auditorium, E1629 [25JY]

Shepp, Joseph: AARP (organization) Nevada Andrus Award for Community Service recipient, E2240 [5NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11174-H11177 [17NO], E2434, E2437 [23NO]

Siano, Tony: Astoria/Long Island City, NY, Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year award recipient, E949 [14MY]

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

Skippack, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E1838 [17SE]

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonsini, Clara: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1048 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Souhrada, Robert: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

South Lake, FL: anniversary of South Lake Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, E494 [18MR], E912 [9MY]

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

South Richland, OH: anniversary of South Richland Township Volunteer Fire Dept., E1767 [11SE]

South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association: anniversary, E981 [15MY]

Souza, Antone: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Man of the Year award recipient, E83 [28JA]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Spicuzzo, Joseph C.: Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award recipient, E1335 [24JN]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

Springfield, IL: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese, E1112 [3JN]

Stamper, Larry and Sue: Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award recipients, E1981 [7OC]

Stanphill, Jerry A.: GEICO Public Service Award for Physical Rehabilitation, E688 [7AP]

Staten, Samuel, Jr.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader Award recipient, E2105 [21OC]

Stein, Emily: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Sugar Notch, PA: anniversary of Holy Family Parish, E1802 [16SE]

Switalski family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Tabor, John: Leadership Charlotte (organization) Schley R. Lyons Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E2104 [21OC]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8304-H8356 [17SE], E1865 [23SE], E1911 [29SE], E2336 [19NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 370), H8301-H8304 [17SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H8354, H8355 [17SE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 807), E237 [13FE]

Temple City, CA: tribute to Quota International club, E804 [30AP]

The Arc of the U.S. (organization): anniversary of Luzerne County, PA, chapter, E47 [8JA]

Timlin, James C.: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honoree, E2318 [19NO]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Eleanor M. Kahle Senior Center, E1795 [16SE]

Towne, Verna: Mancos Valley, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2311 [17NO]

TREA Senior Citizens League: tribute, H9465 [15OC]

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

Tupelo, MS: tribute to Hill Tupelo Outreach Project, H3833 [8MY]

23rd Street Association: tribute, E2332 [19NO]

Ufberg, Murray: Wilkes-Barre, PA, B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E166 [6FE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Union City Police Dept., Citizens Aiding Residents and Elderly Program, E1890 [25SE]

Upson, Ruth: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Vega, Carmen: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2069 [17OC]

Vega, Mariano, Jr.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E249 [13FE]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Vizcarra, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Walliser, Maureen: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1902 [25SE]

Walworth, WI: anniversary of Masonic Lodge 286, E357 [4MR]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Waynesburg, KY: anniversary of Double Springs Baptist Church, E983 [15MY]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

West Orange, NJ: tribute to Rotary Club, E1676 [3SE]

WGGB-TV (Springfield, MA): anniversary, E766 [12AP]

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, E2182 [31OC]

Willits, CA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E1267 [16JN]

Winter, Helen: Fairfax County, VA, Mason District Council of Civic Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1105 [3JN]

Wisconsin Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E2210 [4NO]

Witkowski, Terry: Polish National Alliance Milwaukee, WI, Society Lodge 2159 Polish American of the Year award recipient, E1999 [8OC]

Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Prince William Senior Center, E1784 [15SE]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Worcester Community Action Council Warm Friends Award recipients, E1130 [4JN]

WSIU-TV/WUSI-TV (Carbondale, IL): tribute, E1886 [24SE]

Wsol, Frank J.: Anti-Defamation League Community Service Award recipient, E1338 [24JN]

WWLP-TV (Springfield, MA): anniversary, E767 [12AP]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

Yow, Deborah A.: Maryland Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E589 [26MR]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Zitter, Judith: Zonta Club of Pasadena, CA, Woman of Achievement award recipient, E2292 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Alliance for Justice: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

Autore, Tony: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency honoree, S11831 [23SE]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw Bay Area, Inc.: anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

B'nai B'rith: anniversary, S11155 [5SE]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Butte, MT: anniversary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70, S6027 [12MY]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Charities: support initiative to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S4932-S4937, S4943-S4945 [8AP]

Children and youth: establish a Community Corps (S. 1219), S7625 [10JN]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (religious order): anniversary of establishment in Delaware, S4896 [7AP]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9220-S9223 [10JY], S9270-S9272 [11JY], S9323 [14JY], S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10839, S10841-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU], S14526 [12NO]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), S8010-S8012, S8163, S8164 [18JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

———require public notice and comment prior to any changes to program requirements or policy and prohibit disclosure of selection information, S14507 [12NO]

———Special Volunteers for Homeland Security Program funding, S11327 [10SE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, S4625 [1AP]

Denver, CO: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

Dept. of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5015, S5016 [9AP]

———Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative funding, S11335 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 174), S8846 [27JN]

Florida Veterans Mobile Service Center: tribute, S5943 [8MY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Metro Ministry, S15811 [24NO]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Gillin, James J., Jr.: Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (organization) Clifford L. Jones Award recipient, S14962 [17NO]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (S. Res. 130), S5678 [1MY], S5878 [7MY]

Guadalupe Center, Inc.: tribute, S5431 [28AP]

Hasbrouck Heights/Teterboro, NJ: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, S1364 [22JA]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), S7172 [23MY]

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

Indiana: tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD): anniversary, S6023 [12MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (S. Res. 132), S5753 [6MY]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Levitt, Arthur, Jr.: Franklin D. Roosevelt Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S8718 [26JN]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14146, S14147 [6NO]

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

Mariba, KY: tribute to Frenchburg Job Corps Make a Difference Day program, S13658 [30OC]

Michigan: Project Rehab anniversary, S3617 [12MR]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

Multnomah County, OR: tribute to El Programa Hispano, Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, and the Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement, S15970 [25NO]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Lions Club, S10137 [29JY]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (S. Res. 124), S5496 [29AP]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 112), S5097 [9AP]

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

Owens, Cynthia: Oregon Health Care Hero designee, S14798 [12NO]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1459, S1460 [23JA], S14936 [17NO], S14994, S14995 [18NO]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), unanimous-consent agreement, S4870-S4872 [3AP]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 272), S1835 [30JA]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4930-S4949 [8AP], S5007-S5044 [9AP], S5154 [10AP], S12439 [3OC]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute, S3879 [18MR]

———tribute to Faith in Action Program, S7827 [12JN]

Scott County, KY: tribute to Scott County Fire Dept., S10044 [28JY]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

South Dakota: tribute to Habitat for Humanity chapter, S13258 [27OC]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to March of Dimes Radio Broadcasters for Babies event, S15970 [25NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), S13829 [3NO], S13897 [4NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S12562 [14OC], S12822 [17OC], S13061 [22OC], S13419 [28OC], S13734 [31OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13898, S13899 [4NO], S14458 [11NO]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (S. 1514), S10636 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (S. 85), S5014 [9AP]

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

Vermont Foodbank: tribute, S12369 [2OC]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, S14996 [18NO]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

CARE Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 476) (S. Rept. 108-11), S2919 [27FE]

Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Feed America Thursday: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S8722 [26JN]

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

National Good Neighbor Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 124), S9904 [24JY]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 108-385), H11700 [20NO]

Statements

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

Surveys

Social Services Block Grant: United Way, S5015 [9AP]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 215, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, H6666 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 299, tribute to Sargent Shriver, H11175 [17NO]

H. Res. 213, commend public servants for their dedication and continued service, H3708 [7MY]

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8301 [17SE]

H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8304-H8308 [17SE]

S. 476, CARE Act, S5020-S5043 [9AP]

S. 1274, Call to Service Act, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

S. 1276, Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act, S8164 [18JN], H5638 [19JN]

S. 1514, Philanthropy Expansion and Responsibility Act, S10636 [31JY]

S. 1711, Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act, S12449-S12452 [3OC]

S. Con. Res. 43, encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S., S5789 [6MY], S7172 [23MY], H5424 [17JN]

S. Con. Res. 47, tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte, NE, North Platte Canteen during World War II, S7160 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

S. Res. 31, National Civic Participation Week, S1754 [29JA]

S. Res. 112, National Youth Service Day, S5092, S5097 [9AP]

S. Res. 124, National Good Neighbor Day, S5496 [29AP], S9986 [25JY]

S. Res. 130, commend public servants for their dedication and continued service, S5678 [1MY], S5878 [7MY]

S. Res. 132, tribute to John W. Kluge, S5753, S5788 [6MY]

S. Res. 174, Feed America Thursday, S8160 [18JN], S8846 [27JN]