COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amendments

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (H. Con. Res. 218), S13682, S13687 [15DE]

Articles and editorials

Andrew Rollins' Passion for Growth Left Mark on KCK, E788 [27AP]

Check the Calendar—Cheshvan Is Now Jewish Social Action Month, S12348 [3NO]

Chrysalis, the House That Neal Built Up, S10819 [3OC]

Community Activist, Injustice Is a Great Motivator, E1199 [9JN]

Community Activist Remembered—Leader Leaves Legacy to Wyandotte County, E788 [27AP]

Former Outreach Chief Raised AIDS Awareness; Samaki Variety, E16 [4JA]

Haitians, Dominicans Join Voices To Help, E1566 [21JY]

Harlem Renaissance Day of Committment, E1149 [7JN]

Hilton Wick Gives His All to Community, S13355 [18NO]

Hospice Offers Patients Expert, Compassionate Care, S4539 [28AP]

Magnet for Admiration, E2223 [28OC]

Needed—A New Generation of Community Leaders: Representative Danny K. Davis, E663 [15AP]

Rabbis' Comments After Katrina Show the Need To Repair the World, S12347 [3NO]

Volunteer of the Year French Has Passion for Giving Back, E821 [28AP]

Walt Hiersteiner—Community Involvement Over a Lifetime, E2021-E2023 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 220), H2150 [19AP]

Arts Presenters (organization): tribute to global cultural exchange efforts (see H. Con. Res. 314), H11327 [8DE]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: recognize anniversary and support mission and goals (see S. Con. Res. 9), S886 [2FE] (see H. Con. Res. 41), H286 [1FE]

Bono: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipient (see H. Res. 638), H12289 [18DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of rotunda for ceremony to award Congressional Award Gold Medals to recipients (see S. Con. Res. 38), S5922 [25MY]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 2683), H4140 [26MY]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 341), H194 [25JA]

Dept. of HHS: expand availability of Community Services Block Grant Program resources for individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1745), S10294 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding (see S. 945), S4546 [28AP]

Education: provide tuition assistance to undergraduate students in exchange for the performance of national service (see H.R. 4459), H11219 [7DE]

Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (see H.R. 1054), H940 [2MR]

FCC: enforce public interest obligations of broadcast station licensees to their local communities (see H.R. 501), H285 [1FE]

———establish minimum public interest requirements for multi-cast digital television channels (see H.R. 2359), H3261 [12MY]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 298), S12353 [3NO] (see S. Res. 314), S12839 [15NO] (see H. Res. 528), H9555 [2NO]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (see S. Res. 333), S13570 [14DE] (see H. Con. Res. 218), H6650 [26JY]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (see S. 940), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 1876), H2646 [27AP]

Gates, Bill and Melinda: Time (publication) Person of the Year award recipients (see H. Res. 638), H12289 [18DE]

Global Family Day: observance (see S. Con. Res. 72), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 317), H11879 [15DE]

Higher Education Act: establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (see S. 1247), S6481 [14JN]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 251), H136 [6JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 1753), H2469 [21AP]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 17), H79 [4JA]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (see S. Res. 133), S4646 [9MY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 105), S3481 [12AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 131), S4547 [28AP]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1018), H846 [1MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 108), S3653 [14AP]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 177), H1696 [17MR]

Rotary International: anniversary (see S. Res. 62), S1623 [17FE] (see H. Res. 55), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 142), H1024 [8MR]

Taxation: encourage private philanthropy (see H.R. 2534), H3768 [23MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 1780), S10594 [28SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 3908), H8386 [27SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (see S. 6), S142 [24JA]

———reward individuals who provide volunteer services in times of national need (see H.R. 3773), H7948 [14SE] (see H.R. 3832), H8161 [20SE]

Telecommunications: shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (see S. 383), S1413 [15FE] (see H.R. 1665), H2101 [14AP]

U.S. Army Volunteer Reserve: tribute (see H. Res. 29), H80 [4JA]

Vermont: recognize Vermont Dairy Festival in honor of Harold J. Howrigan for service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry (see S. Res. 118), S4109 [21AP]

Veterans: recognize positive effect of outreach activities known as Stand Down events on homeless veterans and commend organizers of such events (see H. Con. Res. 87), H988 [7MR]

Winfrey, Oprah: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 325), H12168 [17DE]

Essays

National Jamboree and What It Means to Me: Eyan R. Lason, S9437 [29JY]

Histories

Springfield, MA, John Boyle O'Reilly Club, E2272 [3NO]

Letters

Community Services Block Grant Program funding: Bryan Adcock, Ozark Action, Inc., S10709 [29SE]

———East Missouri Action Agency, Inc., S10709 [29SE]

———several Senators, S13286 [18NO]

Jewish Social Action Month: Michael Melchior, Deputy Minister of Israel for Israeli Society & the World Jewish Community, S12347 [3NO]

Prohibit funding to implement requirements for public housing residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs: Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, H5532 [30JN]

Lists

Texas 3d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory participants, E659 [15AP]

Poems

``Kindly Neighbor,'' Edgar Guest, S9241 [28JY]

``My Neighbor's Roses,'' Abraham L. Gruber, S9240 [28JY]

Proclamations

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Anniversary: Representative Ney, E1888 [19SE]

Tribute to Capitol PurSuit Drive: Representative McKeon, E2002 [29SE]

Tribute to Frances Wilkinson: Representative Ney, E1661 [29JY]

Tribute to Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.: Representative Ney, E2005 [3OC]

Tribute to William Gotschall: Representative Ney, E35 [6JA]

Remarks in House

Abyssinian Development Corp.: tribute to Harlem Renaissance Day of Committment, E1149 [7JN]

Addison, William and Margurite: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2543 [15DE]

Adubato, Stephen, Jr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adubato, Stephen, Sr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adult Literacy Lawrence County (organization): anniversary, E1777 [7SE]

Aggeler Family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year Award recipients, E1996 [29SE]

Albany, NY: tribute to Parsons Child and Family Center, E84 [26JA]

Alfano, Delores: Ministry of Caring, Inc., Sister Ann Marguerite Gildea Award recipient, E2119 [18OC]

Alice Paul Institute: tribute to Alice Paul Equality Award recipients, E608 [12AP]

Allen, Chavontreal: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1791 [8SE]

Alu Like, Inc.: anniversary, E1080 [24MY]

American Association of University Women: tribute to Petaluma, CA, branch, E634 [13AP]

American Cancer Society: tribute to Relay for Life, E796 [27AP]

American Forum for Global Education: tribute, E748 [22AP]

American Medical Women's Association: anniversary, E121 [1FE]

America's Blood Centers (organization): tribute, E503 [17MR]

———tribute (H. Res. 220), H9055 [25OC], E2286 [7NO]

Anderson, Donna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E491 [17MR]

Andrade-Stadler, Adele: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E479 [17MR]

Arc of Western Wayne County (organization): anniversary, E1750 [6SE]

Arlington Food Assistance Center: tribute, E1197 [9JN]

Armstrong, Harry: Fresno, CA, Business Council Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, E2399 [18NO]

Arnold, Hersha: American Cancer Society Jerry Maldavir Award recipient, E1839 [14SE]

Asian Pacific State Employees Association: anniversary, E610 [12AP]

Association of the U.S. Army: tribute to Redstone-Huntsville, AL, chapter, E1657 [29JY]

Athens, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E493 [17MR]

Averill, Donald F.: Association of California Community College Administrators Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award recipient, E377 [8MR]

Baden, Amanda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1886 [19SE]

Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union: Local 315 recipient of San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Outstanding Community Services Award, E1103 [26MY]

Ball, George and Brenda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H8064 [15SE]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Lansdowne Christian Church's Memorial Day observance, E533 [5AP]

Barre, VT: tribute to Vermont Foodbank, E4 [4JA]

Bay City, MI: anniversary of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, E442 [14MR]

Bayaud Industries, Inc.: tribute, E1926 [22SE]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Concerned Citizens of Bayonne, E861 [4MY]

Beach, Bonny: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1355 [24JN]

Bean, Alvin K.: Army Commendation Medal recipient, E1768 [7SE]

BEBASHI (organization): anniversary, E2308 [9NO]

Belleville, IL: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 1028, E651 [14AP]

Belleville, MI: anniversary of Huron River VFW Post 4434, E1974 [28SE]

Bend, OR: tribute to Central Oregon Crop Walk, E1921 [21SE]

Benfer, David: Anti-Defamation League Greater Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E685 [19AP]

Berry, Cardon and Joyce: Kiowa County, CO, 4-H Club Meritorious Service Award recipients, E2550 [15DE]

Biasotto, Virginia L.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E468 [17MR]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: recognize anniversary and support mission and goals (H. Con. Res. 41), H337 [2FE], H2489-H2491 [26AP]

Birmingham, MI: opening of Michigan chapter of Justice for Children (organization), E1077 [24MY]

Bishop, Louise Williams: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Labor Leader award recipient, E2384 [17NO]

Black, Peter M.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) Distinguished Service award recipient, E1937 [22SE]

Bloomsburg, PA: anniversary of Bloomsburg Hospital, E1789 [8SE]

Boise, ID: tribute to Assistance League of Boise's Operation School Bell, E1843 [14SE]

Bonilla, Antonio: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Businessman of The Year award recipient, E605 [12AP]

Bonner, Odessa: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God's Usher Board Usher of the Year award recipient, E1140 [7JN]

Borthwick, James: Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Deans of the Trial Bar Award recipient, E822 [28AP]

Boyle, Edward: Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Deans of the Trial Bar Award recipient, E822 [28AP]

Braga, Damian: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Business Award recipient, E2246 [3NO]

Brandt, Robert: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E466 [17MR]

Bronx, NY: tribute to ``Towards a Sustainable Bronx'' Conference, E409 [10MR]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, E531 [5AP]

———tribute to United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, E440 [14MR], E608 [12AP]

Brooklyn Center, MN: anniversary of Brooklyn Center Lions Club, E587 [7AP]

Brooksville, FL: tribute to Central High School Naval Junior ROTC, E1757 [6SE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Area Agency on Aging Dr. Nan S. Hutchinson Broward Senior Hall of Fame electees, E641 [13AP]

Brown, Frank: Boy Scouts, Chattahoochee Council, Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Brown, Sharday M.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1765 [7SE]

Browne, Don: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563 [17DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Dinner and Dance, E1863 [15SE]

———tribute to Buffalo & Erie County All America City Committee All America City Civic Award recipients, E1002 [17MY]

———tribute to Puerto Rican Day Parade Steering Committee, E1776 [7SE]

Burlington, VT: anniversary of Howard Center for Human Services, E2 [4JA]

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California: anniversary, E63 [25JA]

Cammarano, Mary: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E505 [17MR]

Canton, Micki: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E2370 [16NO]

Canton, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E1127 [26MY]

Cantu, Art: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1804 [8SE]

Carmody, Joseph J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E469 [17MR]

Castagna, Pasquale: Experience Works, Inc., Rhode Island Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1965 [28SE]

Castillo, Carlos: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E607 [12AP]

Center for Youth Citizenship: tribute, E738 [22AP]

Chester County, PA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn, E88 [26JA]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Rotary Club, H175 [25JA]

———tribute to St. Vincent de Paul Center, E272 [17FE]

Child Start, Inc.: anniversary, E1880 [15SE]

Christian Relief Services Charities: anniversary, E687 [19AP]

Christy, Mary R.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E2207 [28OC]

Citizens for Citizens, Inc.: Head Start and Early Start program recipient of Dept. of HHS Program of Excellence award, E809 [28AP]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Marine Corps League Trike Program, E899 [5MY]

Citrus County Veterans Coalition, Inc.: tribute for distribution of U.S. flags to schools, H4708 [17JN]

Clark County, WA: tribute to the Inter-Service Walk and Knock Food Drive, H11224 [8DE]

Clearlake, CA: opening of Redbud Family Health Center, E2157 [24OC]

Cleburne, TX: anniversary of Cleburne Lions Club, E1929 [22SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Cleveland Job Corps Center, E1825 [13SE]

———anniversary of Great Books group, E1850 [14SE]

———tribute to Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, E2341 [14NO]

———tribute to Northern Ohio Hate Crimes Working Group, E1259 [17JN]

Cody, Tom and Mary Ellen: Cincinnati, OH, Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Cincinnatians of the Year award recipients, E376 [8MR]

Colorado Trail for Multiple Sclerosis (organization): tribute, E1191 [9JN]

Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.: tribute to Comcast Cares Day, E1993 [29SE]

Commerce City Community Health Services, Inc.: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hero in Health Award recipient, E1104 [26MY]

Commission on Catholic Community Action: tribute to Peace and Justice Awards recipients, E2233 [1NO]

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.: anniversary, E2097 [17OC]

Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, Inc.: anniversary, E126 [1FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (H.R. 341), E76 [25JA]

Corcoran, Joseph J.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E965 [13MY]

Cortez, Rebecca Joworski: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Cota, Ray: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E480 [17MR]

Crane, Cary: Rock and Wrap It Up! Inc., Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Award recipient, E2196 [27OC]

Cranston, RI: tribute to Cranston High School West Student Council's participation in Feinstein Youth Hunger Brigade, E417 [10MR]

Crouse, Jennifer: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E463 [17MR]

Crowder, Ron: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1224 [14JN]

Cunningham, Michelle: University of North Texas Latinos in the 21st Century Conference Outstanding Community Service Award recipient, E2494 [8DE]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E2458 [6DE]

———anniversary of Southeast Dallas Rotary Club, E2461 [6DE]

———anniversary of the Turtle Creek Chorale, E544 [5AP]

———anniversary of White Rock Rotary Club, E2421 [18NO]

Daly City, CA: anniversary of Doelger Senior Center, E1824 [13SE]

Day, Megan E.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1777 [7SE]

DelGrosso, Paula: Blair County Advisory Council to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission John Riley Human Relations Award recipient, E2093 [17OC]

D'Eliseo, Ron: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year award recipient, E448 [16MR]

Denton County, TX: anniversary of Friends and Family (organization), E1971 [28SE]

Denver, CO: anniverary of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio, E1826 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: Teacher Incentive Fund funding through reductions in Corp. for National and Community Service funding, H5108, H5109 [24JN]

———tribute to Teacher Incentive Fund, H5804 [14JY]

Dept. of HHS: community health centers funding, H4993, H5060, H5061 [23JN]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H3131 [11MY], H8430, H8432 [28SE], H10071 [9NO], E2334 [10NO]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in FBI and DEA funding, H4456, H4457 [14JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NSF funding, H4496-H4498 [15JN], E1255 [17JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in tax cuts, H4411-H4413, H4437, H4438 [14JN]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding to combat methamphetamine abuse, H4495 [15JN]

———DEA and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4458, H4459 [14JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4428-H4432, H4439-H4441 [14JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding through reductions in LSC funding, H4462, H4463 [14JN], H4548 [15JN]

———Justice Assistance Grant Program funding through reductions in U.N. funding, H4471 [14JN]

Dettmer, Bonnie: Castro Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Castro Valley Business Person of the Year award recipient, E2222 [28OC]

Dillenburg, Jack: Chautauqua County, NY, Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1279 [17JN], E1283 [20JN]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E583 [7AP], E1331 [24JN], E1505 [15JY], E2532 [14DE], E2551 [15DE]

———tribute to vision impairment organizations, E508 [17MR]

Dodson, Ana: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E190 [9FE]

Dollison, Mary: Muncie (IN) Star Press Person of the Year award recipient, E68 [25JA]

Doran, Nancy: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2292 [8NO]

Dunaians, Flora: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E494 [17MR]

Duran, Sam: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Dyer, Jerry: Fresno, CA, Business Council Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, E2398 [18NO]

Easter Seals, Inc.: tribute to Southern Nevada chapter, E2536 [14DE]

Eatontown, NJ: anniversary of St. Dorothea's Church, E1304 [21JN]

Einstein, Jaclyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1002 [17MY]

Elizabeth, NJ: tribute to Comprehensive Cancer Center facility at Trinitas Hospital, E1793 [8SE]

Elliot, Jordan: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1793 [8SE]

Ellor, Margaret: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1307 [21JN]

Ellwood City, PA: anniversary of United Fund, E2012 [6OC]

Espinal, Jose, Agueda, and family: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Outstanding Family of the Year award recipients, E570 [7AP]

Eureka, CA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Eureka Council No. 1067, E2341 [14NO], E2392 [17NO]

Exton, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 65, E81 [26JA]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Fairfax County Health Dept. Adult Day Health Care Program, E144 [2FE]

Fairfield, CA: dedication of A Girl's Place facility for Girl Scout Council of Napa-Solano, E490 [17MR]

Farquhars, Kamala S.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1790 [8SE]

Fayetteville, NY: tribute to Towpath Quilt Guild, E113 [1FE]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (H. Con. Res. 218), H11343-H11347 [13DE], E1629 [27JY], E2620 [19DE]

Findlay, OH: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Leo Council 957, E153 [2FE]

Finley, Dorothy H.: Arizona Theatre Co., Georgy Award recipient, E1911 [21SE]

504 Democrat Club: tribute, E1206 [14JN]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Flint Masonic Lodge No. 23, E1247 [15JN]

———anniversary of Salem Housing Community Development Corp., E627 [12AP]

Florida: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1446 [11JY]

Flutka, John: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2295 [8NO]

Foley, Michael: Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless Lifetime Commitment to Social Justice Award recipient, E986 [16MY]

Fort Collins, CO: anniversary of VFW Post 1781, E435 [14MR]

Fort Mill, SC: tribute to Rotary Club honorees, E1412 [30JN]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, E1312 [22JN]

———anniversary of Handley-Meadowbrook Lions Club, E2139 [20OC]

Four Oaks, NC: tribute to Four Oaks Middle School students, E1495 [15JY]

Frankenmuth, MI: anniversary of Frankenmuth Beautification Committee, E1841 [14SE]

Freedman, Wes: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Man of the Year award recipient, E2371 [16NO]

French, Mary Lou: Ingham County Community News (publication) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E821 [28AP]

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): anniversary of Lackawanna County, PA, chapter, E461 [17MR]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (H.R. 1876), H2554 [27AP], E798 [27AP]

Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E2514 [13DE]

Gage, Ronnie: Lewisville, TX, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E119 [1FE]

Gallego, Augustine: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1925 [22SE]

Garcia, Rose: National Homeownership Month Hero Award recipient, E1353 [24JN]

Gardner, Candy: San Antonio, TX, Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Or Tamid award recipient, E998 [17MY]

Garland, TX: anniversary of Garland Lakeside Rotary Club, E2426 [18NO]

———anniversary of Garland Rotary Club, E2424 [18NO]

———anniversary of Soroptimist Women of Garland, E2417 [18NO]

Gary, IN: tribute to Gary Frontiers Service Club, E67 [25JA]

Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E688 [19AP]

Geha, Rick: Ohlone College Foundation Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2019 [6OC]

Genco, Joseph: United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, NY, Joseph H. Mason Award recipient, E1950 [27SE]

Genesee County, MI: tribute to Child Advocacy Center award recipients, E2325 [10NO], E2411 [18NO]

———tribute to Genesee County Medical Society, E2235 [1NO]

Georgetown, KY: tribute to Scott County American Legion Post 24, E1108 [26MY]

Georgia: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H5259 [28JN]

Gladwyne, PA: anniversary of Lower Merion Conservancy, E1995 [29SE]

Glen Gardner, NJ: anniversary of VFW Post 5119, E969 [13MY]

Glendale, CA: anniversary of Glendale Adventist Medical Center, E433 [14MR]

———anniversary of Glendale City Seventh Day Adventist Church, E2570 [17DE]

———anniversary of Glendale Masonic Lodge #368, E2341 [14NO]

———anniversary of Glendale Salvation Army, E730 [21AP]

Global Family Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 317), E2546 [15DE]

Greek American Homeowners Association: tribute, E2090 [17OC]

Greene, Sarah M.: Urban League Whitney M. Young Award recipient, E2223 [28OC]

Greenwald, David and Carol: Seligman J. Strauss Lodge No. 139 of B'Nai B'rith Community Service Award recipients, E446 [16MR]

Griswold, Sally K.: Vocational Guidance Services (organization) Herbert E. Strawbridge Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1936 [22SE]

Gudmundson, Norman: Experience Works Inc., Wisconsin Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E2064 [7OC]

Guerrero, Gloria: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E496 [17MR]

Gumm, Amanda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Future Leaders recipient, E1233 [15JN]

Gun Barrel City, TX: anniversary of Cedar Creek Rotary Club, E2419 [18NO]

H.E. Douglas, Sr., Memorial New Shoes for Little Feet Foundation: tribute, E2403 [18NO]

Habitat for Humanity International: anniversary of Morris, NJ, chapter, E2183 [27OC]

———tribute to Jimmy Carter Work Project, E1328 [24JN]

Hamden, CT: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Israel, E436 [14MR]

Hammond, IN: First Baptist Church auditorium opening, E499 [17MR]

Harley, Joyce Wilson: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E234 [15FE]

Harper, James: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Labor Leader award recipient, E2386 [17NO]

Harris, Martha: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1406 [30JN]

Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council: anniversary, E1909 [21SE]

Henry Ford Health System: American Hospital Association Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service award recipient, E905 [5MY]

Hensel, George: West San Gabriel Valley, CA, Boys & Girls Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E369 [3MR]

Hilo, HI: tribute the Arc of Hilo and the Lanakila Rehabilitation Center, E1264 [17JN]

Hilton Head Island, SC: tribute to Mental Health Association of Beaufort and Jasper Counties, SC, for sponsorship of ``Nothing to Hide'' mental illness awareness project, H946 [3MR]

———tribute to Sunset Rotary Club for sponsorship of ``Nothing to Hide'' mental illness awareness project, H946 [3MR]

Hope-Milton, Audrey: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E462 [17MR]

Horn, Ed: Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund Man of the Year Award recipient, E1204 [14JN]

Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc.: tribute, E587 [7AP]

HousingCleveland.org (Internet site): tribute, E2369 [16NO]

Huntington, WV: anniversary of Kiwanis Club Day Care Center, E2053 [7OC]

Hwang, Alice Lan-Hua: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E484 [17MR]

Illinois: tribute to Tenth Congressional District schools' tsunami relief efforts, H1949 [13AP]

Indiana: tribute to Hispanic Women's Forum of Northwest Indiana Calumet Project honorees, E2345 [15NO]

Inman, Jennifer Stelmach: Western Kentucky University Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E2599 [17DE]

Irvine, CA: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center opening, E1401 [30JN]

Jacksonville, FL: tribute to Riverside Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on 8th Street Program, E2519 [14DE]

Jacksonville, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E2297 [8NO]

Jefferson, Park, IL: anniversary of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, E905 [5MY]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, E730 [21AP]

Jewish Social Action Month: observance, E2265 [3NO]

Johnson, Debra A.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E488 [17MR]

Johnstown, PA: anniversary of Cambria City Mission, E1849 [14SE]

Kachepa, Given: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E998 [17MY]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Gracemor Elementary School Students in Academically Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) program, E708 [20AP]

Kee, Ed: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2345 [15NO]

Ken-Crest Services (organization): anniversary, E694 [19AP]

Kenney, Tom: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E486 [17MR]

Kerrigan, Michael, Jr.: Quiet Man Society Michael F. King Jr. Armed Forces Veteran's Award recipient, E445 [16MR]

Kerrigan, Michael, Sr.: Quiet Man Society Michael F. King Jr. Armed Forces Veteran's Award recipient, E445 [16MR]

Kodsi, Rahmin: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E1937 [22SE]

Koster, Elizabeth: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Athena Award recipient, E2247 [3NO]

Koster, Norma and Bernie: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipients, E1118 [26MY]

KQED-TV (San Francisco, CA): tribute to Local Hero Award recipients, E81 [26JA]

La Mantia, Steve: Junior Achievement of Laredo (organization) Business Hall of Fame award recipient, E779 [27AP]

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc.: anniversary of St. John Neumann Division 1, E623 [12AP]

Lafayette, LA: tribute to Junior League NO FEAR NO FUTURE—A Campaign Against Drinking and Driving program, E235 [15FE]

Lake Hopatcong, NJ: anniversary of Lake Hopatcong Historical Society, E1126 [26MY], E1643 [27JY]

Lauderhill, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1437 [1JY]

Law, George: Sulphur Springs, TX, Kiwanis Layperson of the Year award recipient, E949 [12MY]

Lawler, Patty: Lackawanna County, PA, Federation of Democratic Women Woman of the Year award recipient, E621 [12AP]

Lawrence, James and Virginia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1845 [14SE]

Lawson, Taliah C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1766 [7SE]

Learn and Serve America (organization): Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipients, E1966 [28SE]

Lee, Cliff: Major League Baseball John Hancock Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award recipient, E1972 [28SE]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Classic Golf Tournament, E1462 [12JY]

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: anniversary, E853 [3MY]

Lemelson Foundation: tribute, H2477 [26AP]

Lemons, Erik C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1787 [8SE]

Lesbian/Gay Service Center of Greater Cleveland, OH: anniversary, E2376 [16NO]

Lewis, Louise Wilson: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E502 [17MR]

Lexington, MO: anniversary of Lions Club, E1829 [13SE]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Oakland Bay Area chapter, E2631 [22DE]

Llewellyn, Kay: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Local Initiatives Support Corp.: anniversary, E1961 [27SE]

Lorne, Velma: Texas Public Employees Assocation Unsung Hero Award recipient, E1774 [7SE]

Lum, Joann: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1237 [15JN]

LVTV-TV (Lewisville, TX): Telly Awards recipient, E434 [14MR]

Ly, May Ying: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1176 [8JN]

Lyons, IL: anniversary of Women's Club of Lyons, E405 [10MR]

Malakoff, TX: anniversary of Malakoff Rotary Club, E1804 [8SE]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Brownie Troop 1593, E113 [1FE]

Manufactured Housing Industry of Arizona (organization): tribute, E1935 [22SE]

Marangos, Mary: Pancyprian Association's Women's Issues Network (WIN) Woman of the Year Award recipient, E596 [8AP]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, H1748 [5AP], E532 [5AP]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: anniversary, H1682 [17MR]

Mayfield, Stanley and Deanna: Boy Scouts Concho Valley Council Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H10148 [10NO]

Mazzoni, Paul: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year award recipient, E2049 [7OC]

McBath, Tiffany A.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1767 [7SE]

McBride, Neil: Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E542 [5AP]

McCandless Township, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 329, E1910 [21SE]

McCorkle, Mary Belle: Tucson, AZ, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E300 [18FE]

Mearns, Patricia S.: Shaker Heights, OH, neighborhood associations' Martin Luther King, Jr., Human Relations Award recipient, E138 [2FE]

Mebane Charitable Foundation: tribute, H7590 [29JY]

Mesquite, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E2423 [18NO]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, E200 [9FE]

Michigan: tribute to Flint/Genesee County Neighborhood Roundtable (organization), E964 [13MY]

Miller, Betty: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E454 [16MR]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of United Community Center, E777 [27AP]

Mineola, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E487 [17MR]

Moeller, Sarah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1004 [17MY]

Mohonk Consultations, Inc.: anniversary, E1285 [20JN]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Head Start Community Program, E944 [11MY]

Montgomery County, MD: tribute to Task Force on Mentoring, E1795 [8SE]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Family Services of Montgomery County Senior Companion Program, E2152 [20OC]

Moore, David L.: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1214 [14JN]

Morris County, NJ: tribute to Head Start Community Program, E866 [4MY]

Mount Clemens, MI: anniversary of Rotary Club, E1665 [29JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E936 [11MY]

———tribute to Western New York Letter Carriers ``Stamp Out Hunger'' food drive, E1195 [9JN]

National Beta Club: anniversary, E511 [17MR]

National Organization of Italian American Women: anniversary, E1181 [9JN]

National Women's History Project (organization): anniversary, E448 [16MR]

Neukom, George A., Jr.: East Pasco Republican Club Lincoln Heritage Award recipient, E169 [8FE]

New Castle, PA: anniversary of Wimodausis Club of New Castle, E191 [9FE]

New Haven, CT: tribute to Episcopal Church of St. Paul and St. James, E1188 [9JN]

New Mexico: tribute to New Mexico Hometown Heroes Committee for efforts to locate and mark the gravesites of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, E2180 [27OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of 116th Street Festival, E1187 [9JN]

———tribute to Motivating Youth to Achievement Program, E1064 [23MY]

Niclaus, Chuck: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2245 [3NO]

Norton, Ruth Ann: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Novak, Patrick: award Congressional Gold Medal, E38 [6JA]

Oakdale, LA: tribute to Mount Olive Baptist Church scholarship program, E935 [11MY]

Oakland Community Housing Inc.: tribute, E231 [15FE]

Oakley, Millard: Volunteer State Community College Friend of the Year award recipient, E1039 [20MY]

Obershaw, Chuck and Shelby: San Bernardino, CA, Symphony Guild Golden Baton Award recipient, E1019 [19MY]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E198 [9FE]

O'Hara Township, PA: anniversary of the Parkview Volunteer Fire Dept., E1774 [7SE]

Olathe, KS: tribute to Comcast Corp., Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program award recipients, E1454 [11JY]

Old Fort, OH: anniversary of Lions Club, E97 [26JA]

Olivas, Alma: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [14JN]

Olympidis, Gus: Asian-American Medical Association Crystal Globe award recipient, E2266 [3NO]

O'Neil, John J. (Buck): Blue Valley Education Foundation Good Neighbor Award recipient, E197 [9FE]

O'Neill, Albert, Jr.: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award nominee, E461 [17MR]

Operation Slugger: tribute to program to send sports equipment to members of the Armed Forces, E1247 [15JN]

Orange, NJ: anniversary of YWCA of Essex and West Hudson, E728 [21AP]

Order Sons of Italy in America: anniversary, E644 [13AP], E1203 [14JN]

Oregon: tribute to Flight of Friendship (organization), E129 [1FE]

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp: anniversary of the Black Employees' Association, E2635 [22DE]

Palmer, Steve: National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award recipient, E1806 [8SE]

Paoli, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 1, E1279 [17JN]

Parma, OH: anniversary of St. Matthias Parish, E1365 [27JN]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of First Church of the Nazarene, E728 [21AP]

———anniversary of Rosemary Children's Services (nonprofit organization), E1854 [15SE]

———anniversary of YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley, E1809 [8SE]

Payne, Representative: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E231 [15FE]

Payne, William D.: Essex County, NJ, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, E238 [15FE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E1020 [19MY]

Peterson, Debbie: Habitat for Humanity Southwest Regional Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3589 [19MY]

Peterson, Gregory: Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, NY, T. Richard Parker Award for Social Justice recipient, E1397 [30JN]

Pike County, GA: tribute to Boy Scouts' response to motor vehicle accident, E1825 [13SE]

Pine Forge, PA: anniversary of Pine Forge Athletic Association, E818 [28AP]

Platt, Rosalie: Yes I Can! Foundation ``Yes I Can!'' Award recipient, E1645 [27JY]

Plum, PA: anniversary of Plum Borough Senior Community Center, E1224 [14JN]

Polacek, William C.: Inter-Service Club Council of Greater Johnstown, PA, Achievement Award recipient, E1661 [29JY]

Pompano Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1438 [1JY], E1465 [12JY]

Portman, William C., II: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E53 [25JA]

Prospect, CT: anniversary of Volunteer Fire Dept. of Prospect, E1767 [7SE]

Public housing: prohibit funding to implement requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs, H5531, H5532 [30JN]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Variety Boys and Girls Club, E1247 [15JN]

Queiros, Mary A.: Brooksville, FL, Great Brooksvillian of the Year Award recipient, E2096 [17OC]

Ray, Heather: Human Rights Campaign (organization) Colorado Youth Award recipient, E473 [17MR]

Red Bank, NJ: anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Zeta Epsilon Lambda alumni chapter, E2235 [1NO]

Redwood City, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth Jacob, E467 [17MR]

Reisenauer, Jeffrey: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1263 [17JN]

Roanoke, TX: tribute to Metroport Meals on Wheels, E985 [16MY]

Roberson, Brian: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Robinson, Michael: ACLU of Sonoma County, CA, Jack Green Civil Liberties Award recipient, E632 [13AP]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 177), E2033 [6OC]

Rodriguez, Robert: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Real Estate Broker of the Year award recipient, E568 [7AP]

Rooth, Judy and Alan: Northwest Indiana State of Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel Jerusalem Medal recipient, E1839 [14SE]

Rotary International: anniversary, H593 [15FE], H4990 [23JN], E226 [14FE], E242 [15FE], E251 [16FE], E277, E281, E289, E306 [18FE], E327 [2MR], E419 [10MR], E541 [5AP], E618 [12AP], E1127 [26MY], E1804 [8SE]

———anniversary (H. Res. 142), H3064, H3071-H3075 [10MY], E929 [11MY], E952 [12MY]

———tribute to Russian organization, H1513 [16MR]

Rowe, Dennis W.: Black Engineer of the Year Award for Professional Achievement in Industry recipient, E398 [9MR]

Rowlett, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E2422 [18NO]

Sacco, George: International Code Council Foundation Silent Defender award recipient, E1227 [14JN]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of The Pals (organization), E2551 [15DE]

———tribute to Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour, E1831 [13SE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, E2032 [6OC]

San Leandro, CA: tribute to George Mark Children's House, E850 [3MY]

Santa Fe, NM: anniversary of Pancakes on the Plaza fundraising event, E1266 [17JN]

Sayville, NY: anniversary of Sayville Fire Dept., E1844 [14SE]

Schey, Therese: Girl Scouts of Whispering Oaks Council Woman of Distinction Award recipient, E429 [10MR]

Schwartz, William: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E628 [12AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of UNICO National, Inc., chapter, E1255 [17JN]

Sentinels of Freedom (organization): tribute, E1330 [24JN]

Sexton, Christopher V.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1794 [8SE]

Solomon, William: Zale Corp., Linz Award recipient, E543 [5AP]

Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC: tribute, E833 [28AP]

Southern California Presbyterian Homes (organization): anniversary, E609 [12AP]

Spencer, Donald A., Sr.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E56 [25JA]

Spoor, Kathy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1239 [15JN]

Sports Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1334 [24JN]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of John Boyle O'Reilly Club, E2272 [3NO]

St. Anthony, ID: anniversary of Free Fisherman's Breakfast, E999 [17MY]

St. Helena, CA: anniversary of Napa Valley Masonic Lodge No. 93, E2211 [28OC]

Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E541 [5AP]

Stoffel, Clifford L.: Maryland Veterans Advisory Group Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E2294 [8NO]

Stroudsburg, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1106, E1493 [15JY]

Swigert, J. Mack: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E59 [25JA]

Taylor, Lula: Chautauqua County, NY, Woman of Achievement Award recipient, E1302 [21JN]

Technical Vocational Institute Community College: anniversary of Service Learning Program, E778 [27AP]

Telecommunications: shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (H.R. 1665), E663 [15AP]

Tepeyac Association: tribute, E906 [5MY]

Terrell, TX: anniversary of Rotary Club, E289 [18FE]

Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E659 [15AP]

———tribute to citizens and organizations for efforts to provide relief for Moldovan woman who was the victim of sex trafficking in Turkey, E1971 [28SE]

Tharayil, Ashley K.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1769 [7SE]

Thomas Jefferson University: tribute to hospital, E1830 [13SE]

Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers: anniversary of Golf and Tennis Benefit, E620 [12AP]

Tishcon Corp.: tribute, E762 [26AP]

Torres, Emma: Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ohtli Award recipient, E1021 [19MY]

Triscari, Megan: Chautauqua County, NY, Child Care Worker of the Year award recipient, E1311 [22JN]

Twohey, Kevin: St. Helena, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1732 [29JY]

Ufberg, Margery A.: United Hebrew Institute Shofar Award recipient, E1327 [24JN]

Ugarte, Marisa: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1930 [22SE]

Ukrainian American Youth Association: anniversary, E2298 [8NO]

United Community Civic Association: tribute, E2499 [8DE]

Urquhart, Marietta Murray: Mobile, AL, City Council of Beta Sigma Pi International Sorority First Lady of the Year Award recipient, E480 [17MR]

Valle del Sol, Inc.: anniversary, E243 [15FE]

Vallejo, CA: anniversary of Fighting Back Partnership, E1955 [27SE]

Valoppi, Jennifer: Florida Governor's Points of Light Award recipient, E2563 [17DE]

Vargas, Manuel: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Real Estate Broker of the Year award recipient, E555 [6AP]

Velasquez, Irma: American Institute for Public Service Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient, E1389 [28JN]

Verizon Communications Inc.: tribute to Hispanic Support Organization California chapter, E457 [16MR]

Vermont: anniversary of Community Action Programs, E843 [3MY]

Veterans: recognize positive effect of outreach activities known as Stand Down events on homeless veterans and commend organizers of such events (H. Con. Res. 87), E371 [7MR]

Viane, Chuck: Queens, NY, Variety Boys and Girls Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1247 [15JN]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Vienna Woman's Club, E2086 [17OC]

Vilter, Richard W.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E62 [25JA]

Vukelich, Carol: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2356 [15NO]

W.K. Kellogg Foundation: anniversary, E1490 [14JY]

Wagner, Sue: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Community Service and Volunteerism recipient, E1233 [15JN]

Wahl, James D.: Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, Inc., Irishman of the Year award recipient, E196 [9FE]

Wallace, Carter: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, H592 [15FE]

Washington Animal Rescue League: tribute, E1668 [29JY]

Weaver, Johanna: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E2248 [3NO]

Webster Groves, MO: anniversary of Lions Club, E979 [16MY]

West Deer, PA: anniversary of West Deer Volunteer Fire Dept., E1911 [21SE]

West Seneca, NY: tribute to Corp. for National and Community Service and West Seneca Youth Bureau, E341 [2MR]

White, Nancy: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1998 [29SE]

White Lake, MI: anniversary of White Lake Township Library, E1751 [6SE]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 302, E141 [2FE]

———tribute to Salvation Army, E1787 [8SE]

Williams, Earl L.: Brooklyn, NY, Caribe Lions Club Civic Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E606 [12AP]

Wilmington, DE: anniversary of Rotary Club of Brandywine, E77 [25JA]

Wilson, Shannon J.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1788 [8SE]

Winnetka, IL: tribute to Winnetka Park District, E417 [10MR]

Women's Center of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.: anniversary of Leadership Conference, E390 [9MR], E430 [10MR]

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom: anniversary, E651 [14AP]

Wong, Judy S.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E499 [17MR]

Woodbury, TN: anniversary of Lions Club, E705 [19AP]

Worcester Women's History Project (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1967 [28SE]

WXXL-Radio (Orlando, FL): anniversary of Doc and Johnny Show, H4164 [7JN]

Zelienople, PA: anniversary of Passavant Retirement Community, E58 [25JA], E1907 [21SE]

Remarks in Senate

Alamogordo, NM: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, S7907 [1JY]

Allen, William: Montville, CT, Citizen of the Year award recipient, S7814 [30JN]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute, S10718 [29SE]

Armstrong, William H. (Harry): Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award recipient, S9982 [13SE]

Atlanta, GA: anniversary of St. Joseph's Hospital, S13779 [16DE]

Aurora, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 230, S5435 [18MY]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: recognize anniversary and support mission and goals (H. Con. Res. 41), S4606 [28AP]

Boy Scouts: tribute to national jamboree, S9436 [29JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: funding, S2944 [17MR]

Brookings, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 74, S5435 [18MY]

Carpenter, Lori: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S10227 [20SE]

Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to National Prom and Graduation Safety Month Initiative, S4542 [28AP]

Cheyenne, WY: anniversary of VFW Post 1881, S4867 [10MY]

Colorado Boys Ranch (CBR) YouthConnect (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S7810 [30JN]

Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana: America's Second Harvest (organization) Food Bank of the Year award recipient, S13445 [12DE]

Cooper, Clay: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S10227 [20SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: evaluate presence of national service programs in rural areas, S11806 [25OC]

Dept. of Education: Teacher Incentive Fund funding, S14281 [21DE]

Dept. of HHS: Community Services Block Grant Program funding, S10707-S10711 [29SE], S13285-S13287, S13350 [18NO]

———expand availability of Community Services Block Grant Program resources for individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1745), S10301, S10326 [21SE], S10391 [22SE]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S2908, S2909, S2926 [17MR], S4098 [21AP], S9790 [8SE], S9968, S9971 [13SE], S12814 [15NO], S12922 [16NO], S13151 [17NO], S13350 [18NO]

———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding (S. 945), S4562-S4565 [28AP], S6295 [9JN], S10289 [21SE]

Drees, Ralph: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S3648 [14AP]

Eaton Rapids, MI: tribute to VFW National Home for Children, S2844 [16MR]

Evangel Home (organization): anniversary, S9983 [13SE]

Farm Aid, Inc.: tribute to Farm Aid Concert, S10716 [29SE]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 298), S12358 [3NO]

———designate (S. Res. 314), S12869 [15NO]

Filipino Americans: recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (H. Con. Res. 218), S13687 [15DE]

———recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions to society (S. Res. 333), S13593 [14DE]

Friendship Industries, Inc.: anniversary, S3140 [4AP]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lamda, Inc.: tribute, S1048 [7FE]

Global Family Day: observance (S. Con. Res. 72), S13856 [16DE]

Habitat for Humanity International: anniversary of Fresno, CA, chapter, S3551 [13AP]

———tribute to Operation Home Delivery, S10230 [20SE]

Harvey, Brandon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Hemmer, Paul: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S4151 [22AP]

Higher Education Act: establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (S. 1247), S6492 [14JN]

Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc.: tribute, S2844 [16MR]

Huff, Jim: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S5068 [12MY]

Humboldt, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Post 62, S12235 [2NO]

———tribute to VFW Auxiliary Unit No. 60, S12075 [31OC]

Indiana: tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S12444 [7NO]

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley: anniversary, S431 [25JA]

Jewish Social Action Month: observance, S12346 [3NO]

Louisville, KY: tribute to participation by WAMZ-Radio and Mother's Cookie Co., in softball game benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital, S9726 [7SE]

Loveridge, Ron: Boy Scouts Inland Empire Council Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S4867 [10MY]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, S3141 [4AP]

Matric Human Services (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S14316 [21DE]

McCrossan Boys Ranch (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S6908 [21JN], S7517 [28JN]

Mercer County, WV: tribute to Mercer County Drug Free Community Support Program, S12126 [1NO]

Miami, FL: tribute to Dependency Court Intervention Program for Family Violence, S6479 [14JN]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts (S. Res. 133), S4883 [10MY]

National Good Neighbor Day: observance, S9240 [28JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 105), S3501, S3502 [12AP]

New York: tribute to Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for community service efforts, S3411 [11AP]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S5187 [13MY]

———observance (S. Res. 131), S4538, S4602, S4603 [28AP], S5493 [19MY]

Peden, Craig: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Plummer, ID: Benewah Medical Center and Coeur d'Alene Tribal Wellness Center recipient of Johnson & Johnson Community Health Care Leadership Award, S4541 [28AP]

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve the poor and others in need and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets, S13117 [17NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 108), S3689 [14AP], S4446 [28AP]

Reno, NV: anniversary of Crisis Call Center, S12073 [31OC]

Rotary International: anniversary, S26 [4JA]

———anniversary (S. Res. 62), S1689, S1691 [17FE], S7067 [22JN]

Rydell, Michelle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Self-Help Enterprises (organization): anniversary, S3551 [13AP]

St. Anthony, ID: anniversary of Free Fisherman's Breakfast, S5843 [24MY]

Stehly, Molly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Sturges, Ralph: Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3479 [12AP]

Taxation: maintain tax-exempt status of fraternal organizations, S2983 [17MR]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 1780), S10597 [28SE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), S109 [24JA], S14206 [21DE]

———provide tax relief, improve certain welfare and child care programs, encourage charitable contributions, improve disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance financial security opportunities (S. 6), star print, S2197 [7MR]

Telecommunications: shorten term of broadcast licenses and improve public access to broadcasters' public interests and programming information (S. 383), S1424 [15FE]

Toebben, Matth: Northern Kentucky Movers and Shakers Award recipient, S6017 [26MY]

Union League Club of Chicago: anniversary, S733 [1FE]

Vermont: recognize Vermont Dairy Festival in honor of Harold J. Howrigan for service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry (S. Res. 118), S4431, S4432 [27AP]

Wayant, Nicole: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

Wood, Chris: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S9981 [13SE]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Memorial Foundation for the Blind, S10034 [14SE]

Reports

Floridians for All—Campaign Plan for a November 2004 Minimum Wage Constitutional Amendment Initiative: Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc., H9114 [26OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Junko Cushman: Juan Vargas, California State Assemblyman, S8824 [25JY]

Statements

Jewish Social Action Month: Several Rabbis, S12347 [3NO]

———Yosef I. Abramowitz, Jewish Family and Life (nonprofit organization), S12347 [3NO]

Les Brown's Legacy: Fred Friedman, E943 [11MY]

Tables

Community Services Block Grant Program funding history, S10707 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 41, recognize anniversary and support mission and goals of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, H2489 [26AP]

H. Con. Res. 218, recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions of Filipino Americans to society, H11343 [13DE]

H. Res. 142, Rotary International anniversary, H3071 [10MY]

H. Res. 220, tribute to America's Blood Centers (organization), H9055 [25OC]

S. 383, Localism in Broadcasting Reform Act, S1425 [15FE]

S. 945, Providing Reliable Officers, Technology, Education, Community Prosecutors, and Training in Our Neighborhoods (PROTECTION) Act, S4563 [28AP]

S. 1247, Youth Service Scholarship Act, S6493 [14JN]

S. Con. Res. 9, recognize anniversary and support mission and goals of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, S907 [2FE]

S. Con. Res. 38, use of Capitol rotunda for ceremony to award Congressional Award Gold Medals to recipients, S5938 [25MY]

S. Con. Res. 72, Global Family Day, S13856 [16DE]

S. Res. 62, Rotary International anniversary, S1682, S1691 [17FE]

S. Res. 105, National Youth Service Day, S3492, S3502 [12AP]

S. Res. 108, Public Service Recognition Week, S3689 [14AP], S4446 [28AP]

S. Res. 118, recognize Vermont Dairy Festival in honor of Harold J. Howrigan for service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry, S4135 [21AP], S4432 [27AP]

S. Res. 131, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S4596, S4604 [28AP]

S. Res. 133, tribute to National Association of Letter Carriers food drive efforts, S4651 [9MY], S4883 [10MY]

S. Res. 298, Feed America Thursday, S12358 [3NO]

S. Res. 314, Feed America Thursday, S12852, S12869 [15NO]

S. Res. 333, recognize centennial of immigration and acknowledge contributions of Filipino Americans to society, S13592, S13594 [14DE]