COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amendments

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (S. Res. 245), S9272, S9273 [10SE]

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), S3637, S3648, S3649, S3692, S3729, S3730, S3731 [24MR], S3745, S3760, S3761, S3762, S3764, S3771, S3772, S3776, S3803, S3804, S3805 [25MR], S3826, S3828, S3830, S3833, S3835, S3836, S3837, S3884, S3934, S3935, S3936, S3937 [26MR], H3553, H3583, H3585, H3589, H3590, H3591, H3593, H3594, H3595, H3596, H3597, H3598, H3599, H3607 [18MR], H4145 [31MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), consideration (H. Res. 250), H3542 [18MR]

Articles and editorials

Americorps Fuels Hope Through Disaster Relief, H3592 [18MR]

Austin Cunningham Dies at 94, E154 [27JA]

Big Fish in Marine Science, E32 [7JA]

Bill's Charity Work Helped Vitter's State, S684 [21JA]

Jerrilyn Dyer—A Non-Stop Volunteer Force, S4436 [20AP]

No Break for Students on Rescue Squad, S165 [7JA]

Whole Foods to Food Banks, H10529 [7OC]

Bills and resolutions

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 707), H9280 [31JY]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (see S. Res. 117), S4891 [29AP] (see H. Res. 209), H2980 [4MR]

American Legion Day: designate (see S. Res. 260), S9264 [10SE]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 679), H8809 [24JY]

AmeriCorps: recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (see H. Res. 453), H5712 [18MY]

Army Community Covenant: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H8959 [28JY]

Arthur, Beatrice: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H5581 [13MY]

Blue Star Families (organization): commend for supporting military families and increasing awareness of the unique challenges of military life (see S. Res. 237), S8765 [4AU]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S4670 [23AP] (see H. Res. 116), H1044 [4FE] (see H. Res. 356), H4733 [23AP]

Concerns of Police Survivors (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 138), S5282 [7MY]

Congressional Commission on Civic Service: establish (see H.R. 1444), H3337 [11MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (see S. 545), S2909 [9MR] (see H.R. 1165), H2833 [25FE]

———establish a Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (see S. 609), S3163 [17MR]

———establish a Semester of Service grant program (see S. 465), S2423 [24FE] (see H.R. 1152), H2631 [24FE]

———establish a Veterans Corps program (see S. 606), S3163 [17MR]

———establish Encore Service programs, Encore Fellowship programs, and Silver Scholarship programs (see S. 467), S2423 [24FE] (see H.R. 1151), H2631 [24FE]

———establish GothamCorps (see H.R. 1363), H3054 [5MR]

———establish Summer of Service grant programs (see S. 466), S2423 [24FE] (see H.R. 1153), H2631 [24FE]

———establish the Clean Energy Corps (see H.R. 1394), H3104 [9MR]

———establish the Silver Scholarship program to encourage increased volunteer work by seniors (see H.R. 1047), H1519 [12FE]

———establish Veterans Engaged for Tomorrow (VET) Corps to promote and improve service opportunities for veterans and retired military (see H.R. 1401), H3104 [9MR]

———improve educational awards provided for national service (see S. 464), S2423 [24FE] (see H.R. 1154), H2631 [24FE]

Davis, Glenn (Jeep): tribute (see H. Res. 248), H3438 [16MR]

Dept. of HHS: carry out a demonstration grants program to provide for certain patient coordination, outreach, and assistance services to reduce barriers to health care and improve outcomes (see H.R. 1883), H4519 [2AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide support services to family members of disabled veterans who serve as caregivers to such veterans (see H.R. 2898), H6903 [16JN]

———provide training, support, and medical care to family members of disabled veterans who serve as caregivers to such veterans (see H.R. 3155), H7946 [9JY]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 374), H4915 [28AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (see H.R. 913), H1079 [9FE]

Feed America Day: designate (see S. Res. 334), S11118 [4NO]

FEMA: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of the National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 119), H32 [6JA]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (see S. Res. 183), S6543 [11JN] (see H. Res. 385), H5062 [30AP]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 105), S4445 [20AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 353), H4687 [22AP]

Health: reform health care delivery by providing incentives for bringing health services to the patient through locating health centers near settings already serving a target population (see H.R. 3158), H7946 [9JY]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers (see S. Con. Res. 25), S6364 [9JN] (see H. Con. Res. 144), H6265 [4JN]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 289), H4061 [26MR]

Jackson, Michael: tribute (see H. Res. 600), H7705 [26JN]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 659), H8355 [17JY]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3986 [30MR] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1519 [12FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: recognize and encourage participation in community service (see H. Res. 43), H162 [9JA]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 233), H3145 [10MR]

National and Community Service Act: expand and improve opportunities for service (see S. 277), S652 [16JA]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 59), S2592 [27FE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 223), S8094 [24JY] (see H. Res. 438), H5666 [14MY]

National Day of Encouragement: designate (see S. Res. 261), S9264 [10SE]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Res. 245), S8994 [6AU] (see H. Res. 718), H9280 [31JY]

National Information and Referral Services Day: designate (see H. Res. 187), H2632 [24FE] (see H. Res. 198), H2874 [26FE]

National Kids' Philanthropy Day: designate (see H. Res. 452), H5712 [18MY]

National Learn and Serve Challenge: support goals (see S. Con. Res. 46), S10217 [7OC] (see H. Res. 769), H9899 [23SE]

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 1388), H3104 [9MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), consideration (see H. Res. 250), H3525 [17MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 296), H4128 [30MR]

National Volunteer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 335), H4581 [21AP]

Newark, NJ: tribute to East Side High School hockey team (see S. Res. 219), S7779 [21JY]

Northern Mariana Islands: encourage students to become civically engaged through local and Federal government fellowships (see H.R. 4339), H15499 [16DE]

Order of Knights of Pythias (fraternal organization): support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 63), H325 [14JA]

Poverty: express that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of the impoverished, disadvantaged, or otherwise in poverty (see H. Con. Res. 102), H4581 [21AP]

Project HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 666), H8495 [21JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 87), S3898 [26MR] (see H. Res. 299), H4129 [30MR]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 441), H5666 [14MY]

Taxation: allow a credit for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones and for providing volunteer service to military families through the Dept. of Defense America Supports You program (see H.R. 1090), H1605 [13FE]

———increase standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at-risk individuals (see H.R. 271), H70 [7JA]

———provide a tax credit for qualified donations of employee services (see S. 278), S652 [16JA] (see H.R. 1644), H3704 [19MR]

———reward individuals who provide volunteer services in times of national need (see H.R. 2465), H5711 [18MY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services (see S. 211), S308 [12JA] (see H.R. 211), H35 [6JA]

Toastmasters International (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 843), H11458 [15OC]

Tower of Hope (organization): commend efforts to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day (see S. Res. 115), S4807 [28AP] (see H. Res. 291), H4063 [26MR]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 2102), H4838 [27AP]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H6013 [21MY]

Westport, NY: anniversary of Camp Dudley YMCA (see H. Res. 300), H4129 [30MR]

Biographies

Charlton, Lee V., E278 [13FE]

Cloture motions

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), S3772 [25MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), motion to proceed, S3577 [19MR], S3600 [23MR]

Cost Estimates

Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act (H.R. 1388): CBO, E692 [17MR]

Letters

Iowa Demonstration Construction Grant Program funding: Mike Wells, Corning Community Schools, S2738 [4MR]

———Patty J. Link, Des Moines Board of Education, S2738 [4MR]

———Paula Vincent, Clear Creek Amana Community School District, S2738 [4MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: John Berry, OPM, S5497 [14MY], H5112 [5MY]

Serve America Act: Campus Compact (organization), S3825 [26MR]

———ServiceNation (organization), S3824 [26MR]

———several Governors, S3824 [26MR]

Lists

Hoops for Hope lobbyist team roster, H9588 [16SE]

Overland Park, KS, Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E718 [19MR]

Motions

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), S3760 [25MR], H3604 [18MR], H4181 [31MR]

Proclamations

Tribute to Roger McCauley: Representative Space, E2274 [15SE]

Tribute to South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Representative Cuellar, E2540 [15OC]

Tribute to Tuscarawas County, OH, Pay It Forward Challenge Weekend: Representative Space, E994 [28AP]

Remarks in House

Abode Services (organization): anniversary, E861 [2AP]

Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) (organization): tribute, E189 [3FE]

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (H. Res. 707), H10465-H10468 [6OC], E2501 [8OC]

Albany, MN: tribute to Albany Chamber of Commerce Community Service award recipients, E140 [26JA]

Albany, NY: tribute to Parsons Child and Family Center, H13471 [3DE]

Aliviane, Inc.: anniversary, E2938 [10DE]

Allentown, PA: tribute to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania participation in the National Association of Letter Carriers ``Stamp Out Hunger'' food drive, E1277 [2JN]

Altamont, IL: anniversary of Altamont Lions Club, E686 [17MR]

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Altoona Salvation Army, E2243 [10SE]

Ambrosino, Carmen: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E2362 [24SE]

American Association of University Women of Napa County, CA: anniversary, E821 [31MR]

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (H. Res. 209), H11181-H11183 [13OC], E2522 [14OC], E2559 [15OC]

American Legion: tribute to Heroes to Hometowns golf tournament, H10075 [30SE]

American Legion Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 679), H9508, H9509 [15SE], E2244 [10SE], E2281 [16SE], E2320 [17SE], E2328 [22SE]

AmeriCorps: eligibility of Teach for America, Inc., for continued participation, H3549 [18MR]

———National Civilian Community Corps funding, H3547, H3548 [18MR]

———recognize accomplishments of members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S. (H. Res. 453), H6338-H6342 [9JN]

AmeriCorps Week: observance, H5587 [14MY]

Andrews, Anne A.: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E666 [12MR]

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Ann Arbor Host Lions Club, E2276 [15SE]

Anzalone, William: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E2365 [24SE]

Arizona Builders' Alliance: tribute to Volunteer Day, E2878 [3DE]

Arkansas: tribute to firefighters, E635 [11MR]

Arkansas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired: anniversary, H5674 [18MY]

Arkansas Education Television Network (organization): Corp. for Public Broadcasting My Source Community Impact Award for Education recipient, H3404 [16MR]

Armbrecht, Eugenia: Beta Sigma Phi International (organization) Mobile, AL, chapter First Lady of Mobile award recipient, E877 [2AP]

Armed Forces: make individuals eligible for national service program grant funding for sending care packages to soldiers in combat zones, H3597 [18MR]

Aron, Martin and Beth: Springfield, NJ, Congregation Israel Annual Tribute Dinner honorees, E735 [23MR]

Ash, Nicolette: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Volunteerism Award recipient, E611 [10MR]

Bakken, Laura: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Barnes, Kenneth E., Sr.: Dept. of Justice Office of Victim Services National Service Award recipient, E969 [23AP]

Beautify CNMI! (organization): tribute, H5046 [30AP]

Benedict, Truman: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E289 [13FE]

Bergquist, Brittany: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Massachusetts, E1156 [14MY]

Berry, Sheryl: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2227 [9SE]

Bettendorf, IA: tribute to Pleasant Valley Senior High School service learning program, E534 [3MR]

Bienia, Mitchell J.: Cleveland, OH, Society of Poles ``Good Joe'' Polish Heritage Award recipient, E735 [23MR]

BJ Office Products, Inc.: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Employer of Excellence recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Black, Claude W., Jr.: Realizing the Dream, Inc., Testament of Hope Award recipient, E162 [28JA]

Bloemker, Jodi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Emerging Leader recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Boals, Richard L.: Anti-Defamation League Jerry J. Wisotsky Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E2573 [20OC]

Boehm, Edward G., Jr., and Regina E.: Scranton, PA, B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism award recipient, E1062 [5MY]

Boston Cares (organization): tribute, E2581 [20OC]

Boy Scouts: anniversary, E1397 [12JN]

———tribute to statue honoring mentors and volunteers in Spokane, WA, E2432 [1OC]

Boy Scouts of America: anniversary, E273 [13FE]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (H. Res. 356), H6277-H6279 [8JN], E1346 [9JN]

Bray, Richard S.: Chesapeake, VA, Rotary Club Chesapeake First Citizen Award recipient, E2233 [10SE]

Brewer, Michael: condemn attack by bullies, recognize courage in aftermath of attack, and commend community support during recovery, E2789 [17NO]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, E1114 [11MY]

Brogan, John: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E525 [3MR]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast honorees, E1143 [13MY]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to community organizations helping with a home reconstruction by ``Extreme Makeover—Home Edition'' (television show), E2800 [18NO]

Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Rotary Club, E1576 [26JN]

Cali, Malia: Wendy's International, Inc., High School Heisman Award recipient, E3029 [17DE]

Campbell, Michelle: Walton County, FL, Public Schools Support Person of the Year Award recipient, E293 [23FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Capitol Visitor Center screening of ``The Way We Get By'' documentary on Maine Troop Greeters (organization), H10074 [30SE]

Career Gear (organization): anniversary, E1379 [11JN]

Carey, David: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2265 [15SE]

Cayir, Allen: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor award recipient, E926 [22AP], E987 [27AP]

Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Lord and Lady Fairfax Award Program honorees, E1268 [2JN]

Chambersburg, PA: tribute to Team Letterkenny (citizen group) for support of Letterkenney Army Depot, E2 [6JA]

Charleston, WV: anniversary of Samaritan Inn, E1535 [23JN]

Charlton, Lee V.: Bridgewater State College Martin Luther King, Jr., Distinguished Service Award recipient, E278 [13FE]

Chasey, Gary: Athens, GA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E879 [2AP]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce, E3032 [17DE]

———anniversary of Irving Park Baptist Church, E2255 [14SE]

———tribute to Korean American Community Services annual health fair, E2767 [16NO]

Chicago Community Loan Fund (organization): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions recipient, E1073 [6MY]

Children of the Village Network (organization): anniversary, E2144 [31JY]

Christopher, Todd: Julie Rogers ``Gift of Life'' Program (organization) ``Spirit of Love'' Award recipient, E472 [26FE]

Chrysalis (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1156 [14MY]

Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc. (CAN-DO): tribute, E633 [11MR]

City Year (organization): tribute to New York, NY, class, E2430 [1OC]

Claymont, DE: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 3182, E936 [22AP]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Clifton Jewish Center, E2330 [22SE]

Clinica Monsenor Oscar A. Romero (organization): anniversary, E2366 [24SE]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Junior Service Club, E3045 [17DE]

———anniversary of Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 360, E2791 [17NO]

Columbus, OH: tribute to American Red Cross Greater Columbus chapter, E970 [23AP]

Community service: make individuals eligible for national service program grant funding for sending care packages to soldiers in combat zones, H3597 [18MR]

Conable, Charlotte Williams: Genesee County, NY, YWCA Fabulous Female award recipient, E1047 [4MY]

Congress: tribute to Hoops for Hope charity basketball game, H9588 [16SE]

———tribute to Roll Call Cup charity golf match, H9587 [16SE]

Conley, Ann Minzner: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Business Award recipient, E632 [11MR]

Coram, NY: anniversary of Coram Fire Dept., E1069 [6MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: allow the Clean Energy Corps to design clean energy programs that meet the needs of rural communities, H3589, H3590 [18MR]

———cap funding at current levels, H3593, H3594 [18MR]

———develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs (H.R. 1165), E401 [25FE]

———direct volunteers towards programs that combat childhood obesity through physical education and provide services to homebound senior citizens, H3594, H3595 [18MR]

———establish National Service Reserve Corps, H3599, H3600 [18MR]

———establish Volunteer Generation Fund, H3591-H3593 [18MR]

———make certain organizations and related activities ineligible for grants, H3605 [18MR]

Costello, Jacob: Congressional Award Silver Medal recipient, E2254 [14SE]

Crime: use of billboards in apprehension of criminals, E896 [21AP]

Crisislink (organization): anniversary, E944 [22AP]

Cullen, Dorothy: MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award recipient, E1005 [29AP]

Dakota Communities, Inc.: anniversary, E2906 [8DE]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dolphin Heights neighborhood crime watch group, E2259 [14SE]

Danielsville, GA: tribute to Madison County Rotary Club community service efforts, E2536 [14OC]

Daughters of Sunset (organization): anniversary, E288 [13FE]

Davenport, IA: anniversary of League of United Latin American Citizens Davenport Council No. 10, E968 [23AP]

Davis, David: Dallas, TX, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E2261 [14SE]

Decatur, IL: anniversary of Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly, E2914 [8DE]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae chapter, E653 [12MR]

———anniversary of Inkster Alumnae chapter, E2854 [1DE]

———anniversary of New Haven, CT, Alumnae chapter, E2360 [24SE]

Demler, Tammie L.: Pharmacists Society of the State of New York Bowl of Hygeia award recipient, E1843 [20JY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H6543 [11JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide training, support, and medical care to family members of disabled veterans who serve as caregivers to such veterans (H.R. 3155), H8822-H8825 [27JY], E2033 [28JY], E2178 [31JY]

DiGirolamo, Joseph: Bensalem, PA, Outreach Center Community Service Award recipient, E2351 [23SE]

DiMattio, Christopher: Lackawanna County, PA, Columbus Day Association Man of the Year Award recipient, E2382 [29SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Central Union Mission, E2881 [3DE]

———Whitman-Walker Clinic funding, E204 [4FE]

Dodge, Madison D.: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, E1013 [29AP]

Donaghue, Kate: Middlesex and Worcester Democratic Coalition Democrat of the Year award recipient, E956 [23AP]

Doorways for Women and Families (organization): Center for Nonprofit Advancement Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management recipient, E1554 [24JN]

Downingtown Area Senior Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1159 [14MY]

Dua, Baldeep: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Entrepreneurial Award recipient, E748 [24MR]

Duckinfield, Elmer: Safe Harbor (organization) Andrew Dinniman Humanitarian Award recipient, E856 [2AP]

Dunedin, FL: Florida League of Cities City of Excellence award recipient, E239 [11FE]

Durant, Patty: Ahwatukee, AZ, Foothills Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Palo Verde Award recipient, E1371 [10JN]

East Tawas, MI: anniversary of East Tawas Lions Club, E2713 [4NO]

Eastern Michigan University: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Community Engagement Classification recipient, E284 [13FE]

Education: recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (H. Res. 374), H5683-H5685 [18MY], H5860 [20MY]

———revise maximum educational award formula used to calculate veterans educational benefits received for participating in national service programs, H3590, H3591 [18MR]

———tribute to service organizations, H7950 [10JY]

El Centro Comunitario Mexicano (CECOMEX) (organization): tribute, E2253 [14SE]

El Paso, TX: anniversary of YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, E849 [1AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (H.R. 913), E222 [9FE]

Emerzian, Ron: Modesto, CA, American Legion Post 74 Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2893 [3DE]

Emory University: Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Award recipient, E698 [18MR]

Employment: increase funding for organizations to support individuals enrolled in full-time national service positions, H3596, H3597 [18MR]

Enfield, CT: anniversary of Enfield Fire Dept., E2242 [10SE]

Erwin, TN: tribute to CHIPS Family Violence Center, E2512 [13OC]

Fairfax, VA: tribute to Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates, E985 [27AP]

Fairfax Cable Access Corp.: anniversary, E1157 [14MY]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Sheriff's Office volunteers, E940 [22AP]

———tribute to Human Rights Commission award recipients, E1579 [26JN]

———tribute to Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) (organization) Volunteer and Community Partner Awardees, E1208 [19MY]

Fairfield, ME: tribute to Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, E2357 [24SE]

Fast, Becky: National Association of Social Workers Kansas Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E2611 [22OC]

Fawns, Pamela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, E829 [31MR]

FEMA: Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H7187 [24JN]

Fish and Loaves Community Pantry (organization): tribute, E1584 [26JN]

Flaherty, James J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E531 [3MR]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint (organization), E2242 [10SE]

———tribute to American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer chapter award recipients, E1234 [21MY]

Florida: observance of Comcast Cares Day, E968 [23AP]

Focus on Renewal (organization): anniversary, E2291 [16SE]

Ford, James: Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame inductee, E2269 [15SE]

Forest County Potawatomi Community Foundation: anniversary, E2192 [8SE]

Forty & Eight (organization): tribute, E2318 [17SE]

Foster, Roy: CNN Heroes honoree, E2928 [10DE]

Fox, Ed: Dallas, TX, Police Dept. Doris Berry Crime Watch Chairperson of the Year award recipient, E2263 [14SE]

Franklin, TN: anniversary of Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Hiram Lodge #7, E2521 [14OC]

Fremont, CA: anniversary of Fremont Family Resource Center, E975 [27AP]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Rescue Mission (organization), E1024 [30AP]

———anniversary of Junior League of Fresno, E2507 [13OC], E2763 [16NO]

Fresno Deputy Sheriff's Association: tribute, E220 [9FE]

Fresno Police Officer's Association: tribute, E223 [9FE]

Friends House (organization): anniversary, E838 [1AP]

Friends of Yale—New Haven Children's Hospital (organization): anniversary, E2964 [10DE]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (H. Res. 385), H6372, H6373 [9JN]

Gary Frontiers Service Club, Inc.: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast, E10 [6JA]

Gish, Darrien: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E1045 [4MY]

Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 353), H5122, H5123 [5MY]

Golub, Ina: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Fine Arts Award recipient, E747 [24MR]

Gonder-Spacek, Joellen: MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization) Manza Excellence in Leadership Award recipient, E101 [15JA]

Gorham, ME: tribute to Kiwanis Club of Gorham, E986 [27AP]

Grabau, James: Master Builders of Iowa (organization) Build Iowa Award recipient, E1037 [30AP]

Greater Houston Partnership (organization): anniversary, E5 [6JA]

Greece, NY: anniversary of Greece Rotary Club, E111 [21JA]

Greenville, NC: tribute to Greenville branch of Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, E279 [13FE]

Grullon, Paola: Ohio Campus Compact (organization) Charles J. Ping Award recipient, E968 [23AP]

Hands on Miami (organization): tribute to hosting of Miami Day, H11432 [15OC]

Hanover, NY: anniversary of the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, E1716 [10JY]

Harmon, Allison: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E618 [10MR]

Harms, Dean: Ames (IA) Tribune Unsung Hero award recipient, E2307 [17SE]

Harrisburg, IL: anniversary of Masonic Order (fraternal organization) Harrisburg Lodge #325 AF & AM, E2727 [5NO]

Harrison Township, MI: tribute to new Harrison Township Public Library, E2863 [2DE]

Harvest Hope Food Bank (organization): tribute to opening of new branch in Cayce, SC, H170 [13JA]

Hawk, Donna L.: West Side Catholic Center, Cleveland, OH, Walk in Faith recipient, E2861 [2DE]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers, H7746 [8JY]

Henry, James M.: Roane County, TN, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E917 [21AP]

Herkimer, NY: tribute to Fallen Stars Memorial Mural, E929 [22AP]

Herwaldt, Lou: Greater Fresno, CA, Chamber of Commerce Leon S. Peters Award recipient, E421 [25FE]

Highland Park, NJ: tribute to Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipients, E505 [2MR]

Hobart, IN: anniversary of Elks Lodge 1152, E1827 [17JY]

Holupka, Scott: Optimist Club of Dundalk, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1231 [21MY]

Hope for Vision (organization): tribute, H8875 [28JY]

Hromisin, Thomas J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E533 [3MR]

Huber, Robert O.: Ventura County, CA, Bar Association Ben E. Nordman Public Services Award recipient, E2883 [3DE]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Harper J. Ransburg YMCA, E1557 [24JN]

Indy Sports Foundation: tribute for hosting Indianapolis, IN, St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration and Shamrock Run/Walk, E687 [17MR]

International Right of Way Association: anniversary, E2333 [22SE]

Inverness, FL: Forty & Eight (organization) National City of the Year honoree, E2622 [23OC]

Irwin, Daniel and Kim: Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators (CARE) Award recipients, E1100 [7MY]

Itasca, IL: anniversary of Itasca Fire Protection District No. 1, E2234 [10SE]

Jackson, Michael: tribute (H. Res. 600), H7726 [7JY]

Jane Addams Resource Corp.: tribute, E2188 [8SE]

Jhpiego (organization): anniversary, E1290 [3JN]

Jones, Sam: Mobile, AL, Civitan Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E742 [23MR]

Jossen, Robert J.: Jewish Theological Seminary Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award recipient, E1153 [14MY]

Kahn, Marissa: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Council Gold Medal award recipient, E2148 [31JY]

Kaltenborn, K.C.: Congregation Beth Shalom, Anchorage, AK, Shining Lights Award recipient, E1050 [4MY]

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 659), H11185-H11187 [13OC], E2034 [28JY]

Keeler, James J.: Lackawanna County, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) President's Award recipient, E527 [3MR]

Kent, Lisa: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Entrepreneur Award recipient, E619 [10MR]

Kern Community Foundation: anniversary, E2330 [22SE]

Key West, FL: tribute to community service organizations, H9038 [29JY]

Kidango (organization): tribute, E922 [22AP]

Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.: anniversary, E690 [17MR]

Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia: tribute, E1852 [20JY]

KRCB-TV/Radio (Rohnert Park, CA): anniversary, E2362, E2366 [24SE]

Krolik, Christine: Hillsborough, CA, Associated Parents Groups Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E131 [22JA]

Kuckenbecker, Richard: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2217 [9SE]

Labor of Love (organization): tribute, E881 [2AP]

LaMarch, William A.: Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E2196 [8SE]

Lawrence, Dave: American Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, H3416 [16MR]

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.: anniversary, E734 [23MR]

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.: tribute to launch of Armed Services Advocacy Project, H13270 [19NO], E2675 [2NO]

Leighton, Thomas M.: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E565 [5MR]

Lewis, Mildred: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Civic Leadership Award recipient, E749 [24MR]

Liptak, Jo-Ann: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Distinguished Honoree Award recipient, E618 [10MR]

Lit, Edith: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Hometown Hero Award recipient, E612 [10MR]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to award recipients, E1489 [18JN]

Liu, Amy: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, E1014 [29AP]

Madera, CA: anniversary of Guilds of Children's Hospital Central California, E2900 [7DE]

Madison, PA: tribute to Hunger Garden, E257 [12FE]

Madzarov, Slavco: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1124 [12MY]

Malick, Elwood L.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E927 [22AP]

Malko, Janet: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Lifetime Achievement Award for Education recipient, E753 [24MR]

Manassas, VA: anniversary of Project Mend-A-House, E2552 [15OC]

Manisitique, MI: anniversary of Elks Lodge 632 Temple, E2197 [8SE]

Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E1077 [6MY]

Marasco, Martin J.: Penn's Woods Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1273 [2JN]

Marin County, CA: tribute to Marin Women's Commission, E2741 [6NO]

Marquette, MI: anniversary of Marquette Lions Club, E2601 [22OC]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: recognize and encourage participation in community service (H. Res. 43), H176-H179 [13JA], E82, E86, E89, E90 [14JA]

Martire, Dennis L.: Laborers Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E2398 [29SE]

Massapequa, NY: anniversary of American Legion Post 1066, E532 [3MR]

McCarrick, Maureen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E609 [10MR]

McQuarrie, Allen: Pennsylvania Recovery Organization-Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT) (organization) Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award recipient, E1465 [17JN]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of B'nai B'rith Sam Schloss Lodge, E2037 [28JY]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to Merrillville Rotary Club Veterans Day event, E2682 [2NO]

Mesquite, TX: tribute to Women in Service and Enterprise Award Luncheon and Style Show, E898 [21AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to Greater Miami YMCA, H11728 [23OC]

———tribute to Miami/Fort Lauderdale Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, H11078 [7OC]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Alzheimer's Association Miami-Dade County Memory Walk, H14850 [14DE]

———tribute to Miami-Dade Heart Association for Heart Walk event, H10042 [29SE]

Michigan State University: Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Award for General Community Service recipient, E223 [9FE]

Miles, Denise: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Volunteerism Award recipient, E756 [24MR]

Miller, Billy Jack: American Red Cross Real Hero Award recipient, H8590 [23JY]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Milwaukee Area Labor Council, E804 [30MR]

Moffitt, Christopher H.: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year Award recipient, E1323 [4JN]

Molumby, Nicole: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Monterey, CA: anniversary of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, E2580 [20OC]

Moore, Ben: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, GA, Lifetime Service and Achievement Award recipient, E2417, E2423 [1OC]

Moreno, Arte: Tempe, AZ, Community Council Guiding Light Philanthropy Award recipient, E2681 [2NO]

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of Long Valley Women's Club, E2431 [1OC]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of the Market Street Mission, E709 [18MR]

Moser, Connie: Prince William County, VA, Clean Community Council Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2560 [15OC]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute, E1675 [8JY]

Moskovitz, Ann and Leo: Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Award recipients, E2580 [20OC]

Mroz, Carolyn: Optimist Club of Dundalk, Inc., Humanitarian Award recipient, E1251 [21MY]

Murphy, Patricia: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E750 [24MR]

Murray Grey Foundation: tribute to partnership with Wreaths Across America (organization) for the Patriots Wreaths Program, H13472 [3DE]

Nampa, ID: anniversary of Gem State Young Marines, E2576 [20OC]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of Mercy Special Care Hospital, E1526 [23JN]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E1094, E1095 [7MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (H. Res. 438), H5685, H5686 [18MY], E1219, E1223 [20MY]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (H. Res. 718), H9373-H9376 [9SE], E2230 [10SE], E2317 [17SE]

National Exchange Club (organization): tribute, E1703 [9JY]

National Learn and Serve Challenge: support goals (H. Res. 769), H10082, H10083 [30SE]

National Network To End Domestic Violence (organization): tribute, H9703 [17SE]

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), H3543-H3608 [18MR], H8651 [23JY], H9374, H9376, H9385 [9SE], E713, E721, E722, E723, E726 [19MR], E733, E737 [23MR], E748 [24MR], E2230 [10SE]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), consideration (H. Res. 250), H3535-H3543 [18MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 296), H4139-H4141 [31MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), corrections in engrossment, H3608 [18MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), motion to recommit, H3605 [18MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), Senate amendments, H4145-H4186, H4247 [31MR], E828 [31MR], E874, E888 [2AP]

National Volunteer Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 335), H4741, H4742 [27AP]

Nebraska: tribute to Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award recipients, E2116 [31JY]

Nesbitt-Good, Kimberly: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Business Award recipient, E757 [24MR]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Marchegian Society of New Haven, E2899 [7DE]

New York, NY: anniversary of Staten Island Salvation Army, E2284 [16SE]

———anniversary of United Healthcare Workers East Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union, E3035 [17DE]

———tribute to Lexington Democratic Club honorees, E1226 [21MY]

———tribute to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center for annual Flower Ball Benefit Banquet, E838 [1AP]

North Kingston, RI: observance of Cereal Night, H14810 [11DE]

Norwich University: tribute to Day of Service, E2924 [10DE]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Office of Parks and Recreation, E2545 [15OC]

O'Brien, Anna Belle Clement: Frank G. Clement Humanitarian Leadership Award recipient, E555 [4MR]

Ohio National Financial Services, Inc.: anniversary, E2224 [9SE]

Osage, IA: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 278, E2106 [31JY]

Ottawa County, MI: tribute to American Red Cross Ottawa County chapter, E2541 [15OC]

Overland Park, KS: Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers Award recipients, E718 [19MR]

Pantry of Broward, Inc.: tribute, E2821 [19NO]

Parseghian, Ara: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Indiana chapter Kate's Hope Award recipient, E2274 [15SE]

Passaic County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention, Inc.: anniversary, E1211 [20MY]

PathStone Corp.: anniversary, E2648 [28OC]

Peeples, Deborah: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2563 [15OC]

Pelaia, Thomas: John I. Crecco Foundation Public Safety Award recipient, E2259 [14SE]

Pennsylvania: anniversary of Seven Moutains Boy Scout Camp and Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council, H4919 [29AP]

———anniversary of Volunteer Medical Services Corps of Lower Merion, Narberth and the Conshohockens, E894 [21AP]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Children's Hospital Four Diamonds Fund to support pediatric cancer research, patients, and their families, H2608 [24FE]

Peoria, IL: tribute to First United Methodist Church, E2942 [10DE]

Petronzio, Ciara: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E897 [21AP]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Philadelphia Senior Center, E2513 [13OC]

Phillips, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E898 [21AP]

Pilla, Anthony M.: Notre Dame College Medal recipient, E1337 [8JN]

Pinellas, FL: tribute to Habitat for Humanity International chapter, E249 [12FE]

Pizza 4 Patriots (organization): tribute, E2078 [29JY]

Plainfield, NJ: tribute to Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority's environmental fair, E2303 [17SE]

Points of Light Institute: anniversary, E2560 [15OC], E2568 [16OC], E2581 [20OC]

Policelli, Diane: Michigan Federation of Republican Women Tribute to Women Award recipient, E1176 [14MY]

Pollack, Lana: Michigan Environmental Council Helen and William G. Milliken Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1039 [30AP]

Port Jefferson, NY: anniversary of Port Jefferson Volunteer Ambulance Corps, E46 [8JA]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to American Red Cross award recipients, E848 [1AP]

Provo, UT: tribute to volunteer workers, E2164 [31JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 299), H5111-H5113 [5MY], H5274 [6MY], E807 [30MR], E1122 [12MY]

Purl, Mike: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2190 [8SE]

Queiro, Tanya: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Military Spouse of the Year award recipient, H6128 [3JN]

Rabun County, GA: tribute to Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day event, E2753 [9NO]

Rafti, Evi: Pancyprian Association of America Women's Issues Network Member of the Year award recipient, E697 [18MR]

Rakove, Roberta: Illinois Hospital Association and American Hospital Association Partnership for Action Grassroots Champion Award recipient, E1201 [19MY], E1213 [20MY]

Reach Inc.: tribute to AbilityOne program, E2421 [1OC]

Reading, PA: anniversary of Daniel Torres Hispanic Center, E1084 [7MY]

Reap, John: Metrocrest, TX, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E189 [3FE]

Rear, Tina: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Volunteerism Award recipient, E610 [10MR]

Reichert, Julie: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2167 [31JY]

Reichert, Kelli: National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., National Leadership Conference Gold Medal recipient, E2181 [31JY]

Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 441), H9763, H9764 [22SE], E1175 [14MY], E2337, E2345 [23SE], E2405 [30SE]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of Urban League of Greater Richmond, E710 [18MR]

Ridgewood Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E2439 [2OC]

Ringlee, Steve: Ames (IA) Tribune Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2305 [17SE]

Ringler, Susan S.: Tempe Community Council Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E2647 [28OC]

Robinson, Travis: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Maryland, E622 [10MR]

Ronald McDonald Charities of the Central Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E2896 [7DE]

Roselle, IL: anniversary of Roselle Lions Club, E949 [23AP]

Rupp, Julia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in the Workplace recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Urban League of Greater Sacramento, E67 [13JA]

Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps: anniversary, E1301 [3JN]

Safety Center Inc.: anniversary, E2327 [22SE]

Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco: anniversary, E247 [11FE]

Salter, Betty: Habitat for Humanity International Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2955 [10DE]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE), E2701 [3NO]

———tribute to Club (friendship organization), E128 [22JA]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club, E2239 [10SE]

Savvides, Joanna: Pancyprian Association of America Women's Issues Network Member of the Year award recipient, E697 [18MR]

Schipper, Brad: Heroes Among Us Award recipient, E515 [2MR]

Schumacher, Cathie: Congregation Beth Shalom, Anchorage, AK, Shining Lights Award recipient, E1050 [4MY]

Scott, Vanessa: 2d Congressional District of Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E880 [2AP]

Scranton, NJ: anniversary of Jewish Community Center, E1883 [22JY]

Seattle, WA: anniversary of Downtown Emergency Service Center, E2822 [19NO]

Sembler, Betty: Florida Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E193 [3FE]

Service Corps of Retired Executives: tribute, E1216 [20MY]

Shellito, Becky: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Support Services recipient, E1384 [11JN]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1371 [10JN]

Shenoy, Sudhakar V.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2588 [20OC]

Shenoy, Suresh V.: Northern Virginia Community Foundation Community Leader Award recipient, E2588 [20OC]

Sierra Vista, AZ: tribute to Boys & Girls Club, E2596 [21OC]

Silver Star Families of America (organization): tribute, E1023 [30AP]

Silvestry, Kristina: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Women's Advocacy Award recipient, E759 [24MR]

Simpson, Wilton: East Pasco Political Club Lincoln Heritage Award recipient, E299 [23FE]

Sinking Spring, PA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Council 8726, E1234 [21MY]

Sister to Sister (organization): tribute to Miami, FL, Coummunity Council, H12048 [29OC]

Sizemore, W. Christian: Clay County, MO, Commission Alexander Doniphan Community Service Award recipient, E2601 [22OC]

Smith, Martha Scott: Palmetto, SC, Society of United Way of the Midlands Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E303 [23FE]

Snowball Express (organization): tribute, E2574 [20OC]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph, E958 [23AP]

Sprong, Barbara: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1383 [11JN]

Stakey, Jessica: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E300 [23FE]

Stone, Bryan: Small Business Council of America Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1091 [7MY]

Stony Brook, NY: anniversary of Stony Brook Fire Dept., E187 [3FE]

Stratford, CT: anniversary of Stratford Fire Dept., E947 [23AP]

Suarez, Heather: Union County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Law Award recipient, E758 [24MR]

Swann, Barbara: 2d Congressional District of Maryland Veterans Advisory Council Congressional Volunteer Recognition Award recipient, E881 [2AP]

Sweet Miss Giving's (business): tribute, E2001 [24JY]

Take Stock in Children, Inc.: tribute, H9171 [30JY]

Tatom, Karissa: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Idaho, E1050 [4MY]

Taylor, Kenneth: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2191 [8SE]

Tempe, AZ: tribute to India Plaza, E2517 [14OC]

Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E980 [27AP]

The Arc of Palm Beach County (organization): tribute, H1637 [23FE]

Think Pink Foundation: tribute to the Think Pink Kids clubs, H10488 [6OC]

Thornton, Ross: Madera, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E2197 [8SE]

Torello, Robin: California 10th Senatorial District Woman of the Year award recipient, E767 [25MR]

Torkzadeh, Nadia: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E300 [23FE]

Torrance, CA: anniversary of South Bay Family Health Care, E2605 [22OC]

Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc.: Port Arthur Refinery recipient of Julie Rogers ``Gift of Life'' Program (organization) ``Spirit of Love'' Award, E472 [26FE]

Tower of Hope (organization): commend efforts to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day (H. Res. 291), H12162, H12163 [2NO], E790 [26MR], E2696 [3NO]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish, E971 [23AP]

United Parcel Service, Inc.: tribute, E88 [14JA]

Valentine, Cheyne: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Montana, E829 [31MR]

Vermuelen, Brian and Connie: San Juan Capistrano, CA, Chamber of Commerce Man and Woman of the Year award recipients, E1905 [23JY]

Veterans: create a service corps of veterans called Veterans Engaged for Tomorrow (VET) Corps focused on promoting and improving the service opportunities for veterans and retired members of the military (H.R. 1401), E733 [23MR]

———tribute to ``Sweats for Vets'' initiative, E2646 [28OC]

VFW Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 483), H8844-H8846 [27JY], H9024 [29JY], E2033 [28JY]

Vital Bridges (organization): anniversary, E2850 [1DE]

Volterra, Max and Marion: United Regional Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year award recipient, E2800 [18NO]

Walden, Sharon: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E1075 [6MY]

Walters family: tribute to fundraising efforts for Kinship Partners (organization), E2316 [17SE]

Warner, Doug: Germantown, TN, Lions Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E589 [9MR]

Warren Wilson College: tribute to INSULATE! home weatherization project, E1007 [29AP]

Washington (State): tribute to ``Operation Support Our Troops'', E2885 [3DE]

Waxhaw, NC: tribute to Waxhaw Elementary School food drive, E2892 [3DE]

WDBM-Radio (East Lansing, MI): Michigan Association of Broadcasters and Broadcast Music, Inc., College Radio Station of the Year award recipient, E2097 [31JY]

Weehawken, NJ: anniversary of Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Sqaud, E1092 [7MY]

Weeks, Joseph C., Sr.: Brooksville, FL, Great Brooksvillian of the Year Award recipient, E2529 [14OC]

Weisberg, Mort: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E2412 [1OC]

Westport, NY: anniversary of Camp Dudley YMCA (H. Res. 300), H5677-H5679 [18MY]

Whaley, Diana: International Red Cross Florence Nightingale Medal recipient, E1527 [23JN]

Wilson, Dale: DAV National Disabled American Veteran of the Year award recipient, H11356 [14OC]

Women Impacting the Nation (organization): tribute to Round Rock, TX, chapter, E1649 [7JY]

Women of the Water Works (organization): tribute, E1364 [10JN]

Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to Mentor & Scholarship Program, H1089 [10FE]

Won't You Be My Neighbor Day: observance, H3643 [19MR]

Woodbury, Karen: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Award for Women in Volunteerism recipient, E1385 [11JN]

Woodcliff Lake, NJ: tribute to VFW Post 8946 for visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, E2923 [10DE]

Woodstock, NY: tribute to Woodstock Volunteers' Day, E2148 [31JY]

Zampella, Alfred E.: Jersey City, NJ, Heights Legend Award recipient, E1161 [14MY]

Zampella, Doris: Somerset County, NJ, Commission on the Status of Women Shirley Noble Volunteerism Award recipient, E611 [10MR]

Zeiders Enterprises (company): anniversary, E743 [23MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary of Daughters of Penelope (S. Res. 117), S4900 [29AP]

American Institute for Public Service: tribute to Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service recipients, S6645 [16JN]

American Legion Day: designate (S. Res. 260), S9274, S9275 [10SE]

AmeriCorps: eligibility of Teach for America, Inc., for continued participation, S3837 [26MR]

———include a foster care mentoring program in the national service corps program, S3764, S3765 [25MR]

Angel Flight Inc.: tribute, S9710 [23SE]

Auburn, ME: commemoration of Auburn Lions Club charter status, S11343 [10NO]

Balducelli, Roberto: Wilmington, DE, Columbus Day Communion Breakfast Committee Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, S9926 [29SE]

Bangor, ME: tribute to Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications, S13316 [16DE]

Bolling, Bill: Atlanta Gas Light, Inc., Shining Light Award recipient, S13432 [18DE]

Boy Scouts: anniversary, S2038 [10FE], S13377 [17DE]

Boy Scouts of America Day: designate (S. Res. 112), S10650 [21OC]

Caldwell Auto Parts & Towing (business): tribute to donation of vehicle to Limestone, ME, Police Dept., S385 [14JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Capitol Visitor Center screening of ``The Way We Get By'' documentary on Maine Troop Greeters (organization), S9978 [30SE]

Concerns of Police Survivors (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 138), S5298 [7MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: allow Education Corps to carry out activities that provide music and arts education and engagement, S3761, S3762 [25MR]

———designate a tribal liason for Native Americans and keep tribes eligible for nationally competitive grants and allow competition with States and national nonprofit organizations, S3746, S3747, S3758 [25MR]

———enhance role of State service commissions in grant oversight and planning, S3641 [24MR]

———establish a Semester of Service grant program (S. 465), S2429 [24FE]

———establish Encore Service programs, Encore Fellowship programs, and Silver Scholarship programs (S. 467), S2429 [24FE]

———establish Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, S3649, S3650 [24MR]

———establish Summer of Service grant programs (S. 466), S2429 [24FE]

———evaluate and improve administration of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), S3837 [26MR]

———improve educational awards provided for national service (S. 464), S2429 [24FE]

———make grants to State service commissions to award ServeAmerica Fellowships, S3826 [26MR]

———prohibit funding for Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN) or any affiliated organization, S3830-S3832, S3834 [26MR]

———require criminal history check and drug test for controlled substances for certain individuals with access to vulnerable populations, S3826-S3828, S3836 [26MR]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit funding to restrict implementation or enforcement of public housing community service requirement, S9350, S9351 [15SE], S9421 [16SE]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S2125 [11FE], S11172 [5NO]

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries: anniversary, S6991 [24JN]

Disabled: increase funding for national service programs that assist disabled individuals, S3648 [24MR]

Falmouth, MA: tribute to Falmouth Volunteers in Public Schools Program Celebrate Volunteers Week, S3605 [23MR]

Feed America Day: designate (S. Res. 334), S11120 [4NO], S11376 [16NO], S11426 [17NO]

Fuller, Millard: tribute (S. Res. 183), S6570 [11JN]

Global Youth Service Days: designate (S. Res. 105), S4465 [20AP], S4663 [23AP]

Health care facilities: recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers, S12573-S12575 [7DE], S12697 [8DE]

Higdon, Ann: Civic Ventures (organization) Purpose Prize recipient, S10912 [29OC]

Iowa: Iowa Demonstration Construction Grant Program funding, S2736-S2740 [4MR]

Jhpiego (organization): anniversary, S5610 [19MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award honorees and finalists, S2364 [23FE]

Kumar, Rajiv: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S10569 [20OC]

Lafourche Parish, LA: tribute to Lafourche Parish Police Social Services Section, S4509 [21AP]

Letizia, Tom and Marla: Congregation Ner Tamid, Henderson, NV, Menschen of the Year Award recipients, S10309 [8OC]

Lewis, Cathy: Voices of Ohio's Children (organization) Champion for Children Award recipient, S5063 [4MY]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of School Sisters of St. Francis, S4440 [20AP]

Moore, Andrew: American Red Cross, Bluegrass Chapter Fayette County, KY, Hero of the Year award recipient, S5278 [7MY]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 59), S2596 [27FE]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 223), S8099 [24JY]

National Day of Encouragement: designate (S. Res. 261), S9275 [10SE]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance, S3839 [26MR], S9290 [11SE]

———observance (S. Res. 245), S9272 [10SE]

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences: anniversary, S9294 [11SE]

National Learn and Serve Challenge: support goals (S. Con. Res. 46), S10439 [14OC]

National service laws: reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), S3636-S3651 [24MR], S3745-S3752, S3755-S3765, S3771-S3773, S3776 [25MR], S3822-S3886 [26MR], S10482 [15OC]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), cloture motion, S3772 [25MR]

———reauthorize and reform (H.R. 1388), motion to proceed, S3577 [19MR], S3583, S3592-S3601 [23MR], S3628-S3632, S3634 [24MR]

Nevada Association for Latin Americans, Inc.: anniversary, S8677 [3AU]

Operation Homefront Georgia (organization): tribute, S825 [26JA]

Operation Troop Support (organization): tribute, S13380 [17DE]

Peace Corps: tribute, S3640, S3641 [24MR]

Points of Light Institute: anniversary, S10482 [15OC]

Price, Robert D.: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Man of the Year award recipient, S8092 [24JY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, S5049-S5051 [4MY]

———observance (S. Res. 87), S3933 [26MR], S4522 [21AP], S5496 [14MY]

Raggio, William: Nevada Governor's Choice Award recipient, S2413 [24FE]

Romero, Ed: Senator Dennis Chavez Civil Rights and Leadership Award recipient, S2364 [23FE]

Safe Streets Campaign (organization): anniversary, S9428 [16SE]

Science: integration of retired science, technical, engineering, and mathematics professionals into community-based service learning programs, S3642 [24MR]

Sivad Productions, Inc.: tribute, S785 [22JA]

Slein, Colleen: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S5064 [4MY]

Southgate, KY: anniversary of Southgate Volunteer Fire Dept., S10359 [13OC]

St. Michael's College: tribute to St. Michael's Fire and Rescue student volunteers, S165 [7JA]

Taxation: provide a tax credit for qualified donations of employee services (S. 278), S653 [16JA]

University of Kentucky: tribute to DanceBlue (student organization), S3022 [11MR]

University of the Cumberlands: Corp. for National and Community Service Presidential Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honoree, S2363 [23FE]

Walsh, Tom: Casper, WY, Salvation Army Others Award recipient, S9368 [15SE]

William J. Clinton Foundation: tribute, S683 [21JA]

Women: clarify that nonprofit organizations assisted under the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program include certain crisis pregnancy centers and organizations that serve battered women or victims of rape and incest, S3760 [25MR]

Zaremba, Edward: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, S5064 [4MY]

Reports filed

Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 3155) (H. Rept. 111-224), H8706 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1388, Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 250) (H. Rept. 111-39), H3525 [17MR]

Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 1388, Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 296) (H. Rept. 111-67), H4128 [30MR]

Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) (H.R. 1388) (H. Rept. 111-37), H3436 [16MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 87), S4445 [20AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 289) (H. Rept. 111-57), H4061 [26MR]

Serve America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 277), S3368 [18MR]

Statements

Becky Fast Recipient of National Association of Social Workers Kansas Social Worker of the Year Award: Vicki Arnett, E2611 [22OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 43, recognize and encourage participation in community service on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, H176 [13JA]

H. Res. 209, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Daughters of Penelope anniversary, H11181 [13OC]

H. Res. 250, consideration of H.R. 1388, Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H3535 [18MR]

H. Res. 291, commend efforts of Tower of Hope (organization) to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day, H12162 [2NO]

H. Res. 296, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 1388, Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H4139 [31MR]

H. Res. 299, Public Service Recognition Week, H5111 [5MY]

H. Res. 300, Camp Dudley YMCA, Westport, NY, anniversary, H5677 [18MY]

H. Res. 335, support goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week, H4741 [27AP]

H. Res. 353, support goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days, H5122 [5MY]

H. Res. 356, Boy Scouts of America Day, H6277 [8JN]

H. Res. 374, recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being, H5684 [18MY]

H. Res. 385, tribute to Millard Fuller, H6372 [9JN]

H. Res. 438, National Child Awareness Month, H5685 [18MY]

H. Res. 441, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, H9763 [22SE]

H. Res. 453, recognize accomplishments of Americorps members and alumni and the contributions made to lives of the people of the U.S., H6338 [9JN]

H. Res. 483, support goals and ideals of VFW Day, H8844 [27JY]

H. Res. 659, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., anniversary, H11185 [13OC]

H. Res. 679, support goals and ideals of American Legion Day, H9508 [15SE]

H. Res. 707, Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, H10465 [6OC]

H. Res. 718, National Day of Service and Remembrance, H9373 [9SE]

H. Res. 769, support goals of National Learn and Serve Challenge, H10082 [30SE]

H.R. 1388, Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H3554-H3582 [18MR]

H.R. 1388, Serve America Act, S3848-S3884 [26MR]

H.R. 3155, Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act, H8822 [27JY]

S. Con. Res. 14, support Local Radio Freedom Act, S4006 [30MR]

S. Con. Res. 25, recognize value, benefits, and importance of community health centers, S6388 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 46, support goals of National Learn and Serve Challenge, S10223 [7OC], S10439 [14OC]

S. Res. 59, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2595, S2596 [27FE]

S. Res. 87, Public Service Recognition Week, S3933 [26MR], S4522 [21AP]

S. Res. 105, Global Youth Service Days, S4450, S4465 [20AP]

S. Res. 112, Boy Scouts of America Day, S4698 [23AP], S10650 [21OC]

S. Res. 115, commend efforts of Tower of Hope (organization) to provide assistance dogs to wounded veterans and support goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day, S4828 [28AP]

S. Res. 117, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Daughters of Penelope anniversary, S4899 [29AP]

S. Res. 138, Concerns of Police Survivors (organization) anniversary, S5296, S5298 [7MY]

S. Res. 183, tribute to Millard Fuller, S6568, S6570 [11JN]

S. Res. 219, tribute to Newark, NJ, East Side High School hockey team, S7793 [21JY]

S. Res. 223, National Child Awareness Month, S8097, S8099 [24JY]

S. Res. 237, commend Blue Star Families (organization) for supporting military families and increasing awareness of the unique challenges of military life, S8773 [4AU]

S. Res. 245, National Day of Service and Remembrance, S9044 [6AU], S9273 [10SE]

S. Res. 260, American Legion Day, S9269, S9275 [10SE]

S. Res. 261, National Day of Encouragement, S9270, S9275 [10SE]

S. Res. 334, Feed America Day, S11120 [4NO], S11376 [16NO]

Tributes

Jackson, Michael, E1664 [8JY]