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]