VOLUNTEER WORKERS

Articles and editorials

Charity Reopens Bible, H330 [4FE]

Grieve Works To Further Good Causes, E1202 [22JN]

Habitat Fills in the Missing Pieces on Dallas Street—Volunteers Build Homes That Developer Was Unable To Finish, H10031 [19NO]

Messages of Hope, E348 [11MR]

Prom Must Go On, E673 [27AP]

Ranks of Area's `Invisible' Poor Are Increasing—More Ohio, Michigan Residents Are Living on the Edge Than Ever, H8135 [5OC]

Seeds of Cooperation—Land Is the Beneficiary of Volunteer Efforts, E612 [22AP]

Vision, Toil Turn ``Junkyard'' Into New Homes, E1165 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 567), H1229 [17MR]

Armed Forces: recognize and honor military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated service to the U.S., the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces and their families (see H. Con. Res. 486), H6755 [7SE]

Children and youth: honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors (see H. Res. 491), H35 [20JA]

———tribute to efforts to improve the dental health of disadvantaged children (see H. Res. 518), H392 [4FE]

Congressional Award Gold Medal: tribute to recipients (see S. Res. 400), S7750 [7JY]

Crime: make the program for national criminal background checks for volunteer groups permanent (see S. 2882), S10261 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize use of certain grants to pay costs associated with participation of part-time or volunteer first responders in terrorism response training courses (see S. 3005), S11496 [18NO] (see H.R. 5392), H9999 [18NO]

———award research and equipment grants, provide tax credit for employers hiring workers to replace employees receiving first responder training, and provide school-based mental health training (see S. 2459), S5949 [20MY] (see H.R. 5159), H7735 [28SE]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (see S. Res. 313), S2440 [9MR] (see H. Res. 636), H2815 [11MY]

Dept. of the Interior: recruit volunteers to assist with activities of various agencies and offices (see H.R. 4170), H2198 [20AP]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see H.R. 5329), H9049 [8OC]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (see H.R. 4909), H6701 [22JY]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 440), S9813 [28SE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 309), S2106 [3MR]

National Volunteer Blood Donor Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 493), H7137 [14SE]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 338), S4024 [8AP]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2144), S1891 [27FE]

Public housing: provide additional exemptions from the community service requirement for a resident of a public housing project (see H.R. 4737), H5149 [25JN]

———provide that public housing project residents who perform community service shall receive priority consideration for participation in certain economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 4738), H5149 [25JN]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (see S. Con. Res. 127), S8474 [20JY] (see H. Con. Res. 473), H5793 [14JY]

Service for Seniors Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S7938 [12JY] (see S. Res. 409), S8474 [20JY]

Taxation: provide a refundable tax credit to public safety volunteers (see H.R. 4216), H2372 [22AP] (see H.R. 4238), H2483 [28AP]

———treatment of personal safety clothing for volunteer firefighters (see H.R. 4339), H2815 [11MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see S. 2793), S9130 [13SE]

Hearings

Faith-based perspectives on the provision of community services: Committee on Government Reform (House) (excerpts), H333 [4FE]

Letters

Honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors: Darryl A. Beehler, American Osteopathic Association, H45 [21JA]

Lists

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' honorees, S7101 [21JN]

Children performing volunteer service, E453 [26MR]

Volunteer Center of Johnson County, KS, Movers and Shakers honorees, E364 [11MR]

Volunteers and groups supporting Citizenship Day event in Texas, H6104 [20JY]

Westport, CT, Volunteer Emergency Medical Service volunteers, S7425 [24JN]

Remarks in House

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (H. Res. 567), H7974-H7976 [4OC], E1815 [6OC]

———observance of Give Kids a Smile! National Children's Dental Access Day, E120 [4FE], E126 [6FE]

Angell, Robert: Friends of the Sunshine Place Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E327 [9MR]

Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest: tribute to cooperative effort to restore degraded meadow, E611 [22AP]

Ardmore, PA: anniversary of Volunteer Medical Services Corps, E1809 [6OC]

Arlington, TX: tribute to WallBuilders (organization), E1670 [21SE]

Armed Forces: recognize and honor military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated service to the U.S., the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces and their families (H. Con. Res. 486), H7368-H7370 [22SE], E1538 [8SE]

Artis, John D.: Twin City Community Services (organization) East Chicagoan of the Year award recipient, E1523 [8SE]

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (H.R. 1084), H7075, H7092-H7095 [14SE]

Basking Ridge, NJ: anniversary of Basking Ridge Fire Co., No. 1, E1246 [25JN]

Bedford, PA: anniversary of Bedford Fire Dept. #1, Inc., E974 [1JN]

Bedsole, Ann: Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award recipient, E219 [25FE]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Hall of Fame 10K Run, E715 [30AP]

Broward County, FL: National Association of Counties Acts of Caring Awards recipient for Water Matters Program and Library Friends Tutoring Program, E761 [5MY]

Bryan, John H.: National Trust for Historic Preservation, Save America's Treasures, and Home & Garden Television (HGTV) Restore America Hero Award recipient, E1167 [18JN]

California: tribute to Central Valley Common Threads award recipients, E465 [29MR]

Campbell, I.J.: DTE Energy Foundation Community Luminary Award recipient, E165 [12FE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to All American Boy and Girl Award recipients, E1003 [2JN]

Children and youth: honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors (H. Res. 491), H44-H48 [21JA], E96 [3FE]

———tribute to volunteer service, E453 [26MR]

Christian, Wilma: Cleveland Reads (nonprofit organization) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E634 [22AP]

Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services: tribute for turning brownfields site into affordable housing, E1165 [18JN]

Coe, Victoria Romero: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E387 [16MR]

Colchester, CT: anniversary of Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Dept., E1560 [8SE]

Colonial Heights, VA: anniversary of Colonial Heights Fire Dept., E746 [5MY]

Comcast Corp.: tribute to participation in Philadelphia Cares Day, E1761 [1OC]

Community Services Block Grant Act: prohibit faith-based organizations receiving Federal funds from discriminating in hiring practices, H314-H325, H328-H345 [4FE], E212 [24FE]

———require that organizations offering religious services or activities do so separately from block grant program services, H344 [4FE]

Connery, Micaela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E987 [2JN]

Daar, Jeffrey J.: Sherman Oaks, CA, Democratic Club Democratic Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1531 [8SE]

DaVanzo, John: National Volunteer Fire Council Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E1837 [7OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Citizen Corps program funding, H4510-H4512 [18JN]

Dept. of the Interior: recruit volunteers to assist with activities of various agencies and offices (H.R. 4170), H5942 [19JY]

Devalt, Diane: USO Spirit of Hope Award recipient, E1723 [29SE]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (H.R. 5329), E1928 [11OC]

Dora, NM: tribute to Dora High School students for assistance to family of Clayton Stokes following his fatal accident, E673 [27AP]

Downs, Fred: Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award recipient, E347 [11MR]

Durand Patriots (organization): tribute for providing Armed Forces in Iraq with personal items and gifts, E730 [4MY]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to John Howard, Jr., School Quest Program Problem Solving Team, E933 [21MY]

Endrejatis, Ann: Collinsville, IL, Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Excellence award recipient, E1302 [7JY]

Endrejatis, Lydia: Collinsville, IL, Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Excellence award recipient, E1302 [7JY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Camelot Neighborhood Watch Program, E609 [22AP]

Food Finders, Inc.: anniversary, E1726 [29SE]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Pine Crest School Mothers' Club, E777 [6MY]

Fortuna, CA: anniversary of Fortuna Volunteer Fire Dept., E1042 [4JN]

Garfield Township, MI: anniversary of Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Dept., E692 [28AP]

Gird, Terri: Hilltop Community Resources, Inc., Latimer House Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1836 [7OC]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H879 [9MR], E325 [9MR]

Glenside, PA: anniversary of Weldon Volunteer Fire Co. #3, E683 [28AP]

Great Neck, NY: anniversary of Vigilant Fire Co., E988 [2JN]

Greene, NY: tribute to Chenango River Workcamp, E1444 [21JY]

Grieve, Shirley: Ingham County Community News (publication) Agnes Corner Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1202 [22JN]

Habermehl, Bradley E.: Burton, MI, Rotary Club Jack Hamady Good Scout award recipient, E541 [20AP]

Habitat for Humanity International: anniversary of Chester County, PA, chapter, E1692 [24SE]

———anniversary of Rapides Parish, LA, chapter, E1718 [28SE]

Hatfield, PA: tribute to Hatfield Volunteer Fire Co., E286 [3MR]

Highland, IN: tribute to Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council, E1993 [16NO]

Holderman, Alexandra: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E484 [30MR]

Holtville, CA: tribute to Holtville Athletic Club ``Ribs to Iraq Project'', E1545 [8SE]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (H. Res. 261), H8133-H8136 [5OC], E1864 [10OC]

Indiana: Calumet Project (community coalition) award recipients, E1998 [16NO]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E364 [11MR]

Jones, Melvin: tribute (H. Res. 399), H2385-H2387 [27AP]

Keith, Wayne: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E399 [17MR]

Kempner, Harris L. (Shrub): Prevent Blindness Texas (organization) Person of Vision award recipient, E1855 [10OC]

Lions Clubs: tribute (H. Res. 399), H2385-H2387 [27AP]

Loveland, CO: tribute to Valentine Card Remailing Program, E88 [3FE]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary of Junior League of Lubbock, E194 [24FE]

Maroth, Mike and Brooke: Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Award recipients, E1299 [7JY]

Mayer, Jim: Points of Light Foundation Daily Points of Light Award recipient, E347 [11MR]

Mayol, Monica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Puerto Rico, E724 [4MY]

Mihm, Michael M.: AID Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award recipient, E1454 [21JY]

Milewski, Bob: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb ``Man of the Year'' award recipient, E1744 [30SE]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Foster Grandparent Program, E573 [21AP]

Moscone family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Donna Greco Issa ``Family of the Year'' award recipients, E1741 [30SE]

Munoz-Velazquez, Laura: League of United and Latin American Citizens Woman of the Year award recipient, E2037 [18NO]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, H3758 [3JN]

National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (H.R. 2408), H1331, H1332 [23MR]

New York, NY: renaming of Coler-Goldwater Special Hospital and Nursing Facility's Rehabilitative Medicine Dept., as the Hank Carter Rehabilitation Center, E460 [26MR]

Noonan, Jacqueline: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb ``Woman of the Year'' award recipient, E1736 [29SE]

North Hampton, PA: tribute to North Hampton Volunteer Fire Dept., E54 [27JA]

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), H7366-H7368 [22SE]

Olivieri, Ridge: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Puerto Rico, E724 [4MY]

Oregon: tribute to ``Start Making a Reader Today'' (SMART) Program, E1880 [11OC]

Otto, Charlotte R.: American Jewish Committee of Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati Human Relations Award recipient, E812 [11MY]

Paonia, CO: tribute to West Elk Mountain Rescue, E1911 [11OC]

Partners of the Americas (organization): anniversary, E1831 [7OC]

Peace Corps: promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government, E436 [24MR]

Peace Corps Week: observance, H834 [4MR], E287, E294 [3MR], E302, E305, E313 [4MR], E352 [11MR], E436 [24MR]

Pleasant View Relief Society: National Children's Alliance Volunteer Group Leadership Award recipients, E734 [4MY]

Portage, IN: Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce award honorees, E1997 [16NO]

Queens, NY: tribute to Sunnyside Community Service Center volunteers, E694 [28AP], E2026 [18NO]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute to Faith in Action Program, E1070 [8JN]

Sanders, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Missouri, E767 [6MY]

Sciortino, Cathy L.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E398 [17MR]

SCORE Association: tribute, E1292 [25JN]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (H. Con. Res. 473), H7360, H7361 [22SE]

Sheedy, John: Visiting Nurse Associations of America Volunteer Board Member of the Year award recipient, E553 [20AP]

Simi Valley, CA: tribute to local officials for efforts in conjunction with funeral and related services for Ronald Reagan, E1171 [18JN]

Soroptimist International of the Americas (organization): tribute to Founder Region chapters in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, E645 [26AP]

Sports: tribute to Dodge Tour de Georgia bicycle race, E547 [20AP]

Tauer, Paul and Kate: National Parents' Day Council National Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1619 [14SE]

Temecula, CA: tribute to Temecula Citizen Corps, E33 [21JA]

Texas: tribute to Citizenship Day event, H6104 [20JY]

Thompson's Station, TN: tribute to Heritage Elementary School for participation in Fort Campbell, KY, Operation Stork Support, E2195 [7DE]

U.S. Fire Administration: Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program funding, H8995, H8996, H9002 [8OC]

United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary, E944 [21MY]

United Men of Pike for Progress (organization): tribute, E463 [26MR]

Vaidyanathan, Karva: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E484 [30MR]

Veterans: recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (H. Con. Res. 260), H3907, H3908 [14JN], E1165 [18JN]

Vines, Robert and Sherri: Congregation Emanu El of San Bernardino, CA, Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipients, E971 [1JN], E1075 [8JN], E1102 [14JN]

Vogelpohl, Kris Anne: Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal Gold Lantern Award recipient, E1028 [4JN]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies, H8877 [8OC]

———remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (H.R. 1787), H7075, H7090-H7092 [14SE], E1627 [15SE]

Wachowski, Frank M.: National Weather Service Thomas Jefferson Award recipient, E1829 [7OC]

Washtenaw County, MI: anniversary of Jewish Family Services (organization), E374 [16MR]

Westport, CT: anniversary of Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, E930 [21MY]

Women's History Month: observance, E674 [27AP]

Young Onset Parkinson's Association: tribute, E572 [20AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: recognize and honor military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated service to the U.S., the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces and their families (H. Con. Res. 486), S11017, S11018 [10OC]

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (H.R. 1084), S9864 [28SE], S9986 [29SE]

Bell, Andrew: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S4993 [6MY]

Boise, ID: opening of Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery, S8116 [14JY]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation ``Heroes Among Us'' award recipients, S7101 [21JN]

Brown, Tyler: Louisville, KY, Central Community Centers Lyman T. Johnson Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, S3454 [31MR]

Congressional Award Gold Medal: tribute to recipients (S. Res. 400), S8804, S8805 [22JY]

Crime: make the program for national criminal background checks for volunteer groups permanent (S. 2882), S10276 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize use of certain grants to pay costs associated with participation of part-time or volunteer first responders in terrorism response training courses (S. 3005), S11500 [18NO]

———award research and equipment grants, provide tax credit for employers hiring workers to replace employees receiving first responder training, and provide school-based mental health training (S. 2459), S5956-S5958 [20MY]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 313), S2449 [9MR]

Disasters: impact of tropical storms and hurricanes on Ohio, S10050 [30SE]

Faith in Action (organization): tribute to volunteer workers, S7163 [22JN]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 440), S9863 [28SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S2776 [12MR]

Granger, IA: tribute to Jennifer Steensen Field of Dreams Therapeutic Riding Program, S11424 [17NO]

Gruenwald, David: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S6878 [16JN]

Habitat for Humanity International: tribute, S7513 [25JN]

———tribute to Congress Building America National Build program, S3170 [25MR]

Hammer, Allison: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7303 [23JN]

Idaho: tribute to Spirit of Idaho Award recipients, S281-S284 [27JA]

Marin County, CA: anniversary of Civic Center Volunteers Program, S1998 [2MR]

McLane, Alvin: BLM ``Making A Difference'' National Volunteer Award recipient, S6726 [14JN]

McReynolds, Cornelia: Hopkinsville, KY, Modernette Civic Club Women of the Year Award recipient, S1997 [2MR]

Miller, Danielle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3292 [29MR], S6994 [17JN]

Montgomery, Whitton: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S3292 [29MR]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, S6436, S6440-S6442 [3JN]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 309), S2708 [11MR], S2757 [12MR]

National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (H.R. 2408), S10186 [30SE]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 338), S4071 [8AP]

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), S9692 [27SE]

Oregon: tribute to ``Start Making a Reader Today'' (SMART) Program, S8539 [21JY]

Pasricha, Meghan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S4993 [6MY]

Peace Corps Week: observance, S1929 [1MR], S2220 [4MR]

Sandmeyer, Jacqueline: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, S4829 [4MY]

Santa's Children Christmas Village (organization): tribute, S9437 [21SE]

Schmidt, Camille: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, S4829 [4MY]

September 11: designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (H. Con. Res. 473), S11017, S11018 [10OC]

———designate as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion (S. Con. Res. 127), S9086 [10SE]

Service for Seniors Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S8805 [22JY]

Sikeston, MO: anniversary of the Southeast Missouri Daughters of Sunset, S2299 [8MR]

Sports: tribute to Dodge Tour de Georgia bicycle race, S4685 [29AP]

Tonopah, NV: anniversary of Rotary Club, S6338 [2JN]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (H.R. 1787), S9864 [28SE], S9986 [29SE], S10474 [6OC]

———remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (S. 2793), S9132 [13SE]

Volunteers of America of Florida (organization): tribute, S2709 [11MR]

Westport, CT: tribute to Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, S7425 [24JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Volunteer Recruitment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 4170) (H. Rept. 108-613), H5982 [19JY]

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1787) (H. Rept. 108-680), H7137 [14SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2408) (S. Rept. 108-315), S8860 [7SE]

Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2144) (S. Rept. 108-248), S2859 [22MR]

Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1084) (H. Rept. 108-679), H7072 [13SE]

Statements

Cigarette Fire Safety Act: Philip C. Stittleburg, National Volunteer Fire Council, E892 [18MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 161, tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II, H7366 [22SE]

H. Con. Res. 260, recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals, H3907 [14JN]

H. Con. Res. 473, designate September 11 as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion, H7360 [22SE]

H. Con. Res. 486, recognize and honor military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated service to the U.S., the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces and their families, H7368 [22SE]

H. Res. 261, encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations, H8133 [5OC]

H. Res. 399, tribute to Melvin Jones and the Lions Clubs, H2385 [27AP]

H. Res. 491, honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors, H44 [21JA]

H. Res. 567, commend American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care, H7975 [4OC]

H.R. 1084, Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act, H7092 [14SE]

H.R. 1787, Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act, H7090 [14SE]

H.R. 2408, National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act, H1331 [23MR]

H.R. 4170, Dept. of the Interior Volunteer Recruitment Act, H5942 [19JY]

S. 2459, Community Security Act, S5958-S5961 [20MY]

S. 2882, make the program for national criminal background checks for volunteer groups permanent, S10276 [1OC]

S. 3005, Rural and Part-Time Firefighter Training Fairness Act, S11500 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 127, designate September 11 as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion, S8487 [20JY]

S. Con. Res. 127, September 11 designation as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion, S9086 [10SE]

S. Res. 309, National Safe Place Week, S2110 [3MR], S2708 [11MR], S2758 [12MR]

S. Res. 313, People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution, S2448 [9MR]

S. Res. 338, National Youth Service Day, S4055, S4071 [8AP]

S. Res. 400, tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, S7756 [7JY], S8805 [22JY]

S. Res. 403, Service for Seniors Month, S7940 [12JY]

S. Res. 409, Service for Seniors Month, S8484 [20JY], S8805 [22JY]

S. Res. 440, Feed America Thursday, S9818, S9863 [28SE]