COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers
Articles and editorials
Driving Through History, S3127 [14MY]
First Person Singular—Carmen Castro-Conroy, 40, Gaithersburg, Housing Counselor, Housing Initiative Partnership, E1261 [17JY]
Greenspring Resident Honored for 30 Years of Volunteer Service, E248 [27FE]
Innovation and Passion, in the Nonprofit World—Rita Markley of COTS Talks About the Importance of Partnerships in a World of Great Need, Limited Funds, S6791 [14NO]
LINK Celebrates 40 Years Serving the Community, E1207 [9JY]
Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]
They Answer the Call, S3077 [10MY]
Tony Pomerleau—The Art of the Dealmaker, S6940–S6942 [27NO]
Virginia Developer Is on a Mission To Revive His Town, S5369 [25JY]
Washington-Area Hunger Seen as Worsening, E1828 [28NO]
Bills and resolutions
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3712), S8507 [28DE]
Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (see H.R. 5897), H3480 [5JN]
Dept. of HUD: set-aside Community Development Block Grant Program funds for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for rehabilitation of their facilities (see H.R. 5521), H2320 [7MY] (see H.R. 6414), H6060 [14SE]
Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see S. 2108), S614 [14FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enable certain nonprofit organizations that serve homeless veterans to participate in the Grant and Per Diem Program to provide transitional housing or facilities for homeless veterans (see H.R. 5830), H3161 [18MY]
——— provide veterans, when they electronically file claims for benefits, with notice that relevant services may be available to them from veterans service organizations (see S. 3052), S3042 [9MY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]
Domestic Volunteer Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]
Education: authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 5436), H2318 [7MY]
Federal employees: allow continuation of public service while partially retired (see H.R. 4363), H1914 [17AP]
Fraternal organizations: tribute to tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies for charitable works and volunteer activities in communities across the country (see H. Con. Res. 116), H1977 [18AP]
Gilman, Benjamin A.: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see S. Res. 505), S4636 [26JN]
Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 421), S2393 [17AP]
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3042 [9MY] (see H. Res. 647), H2567 [9MY]
Homeless: urge public and private institutions to continue to work to eliminate homelessness and recognize efforts of those who work to assist the homeless (see H. Res. 806), H6300 [2OC]
Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (see S. Res. 596), S6800 [14NO]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU] (see H. Res. 756), H5707 [2AU]
National and Community Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 3794), H78 [18JA]
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S2243 [29MR]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 522), S5047 [16JY]
Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (see H.R. 6602), H6428 [16NO]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 411), S2243 [29MR]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]
Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see S. Res. 515), S4725 [28JN] (see H. Res. 689), H3733 [18JN]
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]
Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]
Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (see H. Res. 599), H1641 [27MR]
Briefings
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) business development program: Guojian Cui, E771 [10MY]
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Head Start program: Benjamin Alcaraz, E770 [10MY]
——— Estella Navarrette, E770 [10MY]
——— Kimberly Hua, E772 [10MY]
——— Patrick Martinez, E772 [10MY]
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Home Energy Assistance Program: Francisco Talamantes, E771 [10MY]
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) SBA Micro-Loan Program: Linda Wong, E772 [10MY]
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Transitional Subsidized Employment program: Arax Nazarian, E770 [10MY]
——— Hasmik Sargsyan, E771 [10MY]
Impact of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Woman Business Center: Judy Thang, E771 [10MY]
Letters
Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5741 [10SE]
——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5741 [10SE]
Tribute to Marie Lopez Kirkley-Bey: Representative Larson, E1135 [26JN]
Lists
Rotary Club of Little Rock, AR, veterans, E859 [18MY]
Pledge
Girl Scout motto, S1501 [8MR]
Remarks in House
A Safe Place, Inc.: anniversary, E1110 [21JN]
AbilityOne Program: tribute, E980 [5JN], E1492 [12SE], E1622 [21SE], E1840 [29NO], E1928 [13DE]
Achievable Dream (organization): anniversary of Achievable Dream Tennis Ball, E1595 [21SE]
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.: renaming of headquarters building in honor of Robert M. Coard, E1084 [19JN]
Alcorn, Walter: Fairfax County, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E402 [21MR]
Aldie, VA: tribute to Mercer Middle School winter food drive, E478 [28MR]
Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1620 [21SE]
Alvis House (organization): anniversary, E382 [19MR]
American Red Cross: tribute to efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, E1755 [14NO]
America’s Blood Centers (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E271 [28FE]
Andrews, Eleanor K.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E461 [28MR]
Arrighi, Eva: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E466 [28MR]
Artesia, CA: anniversary of Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club, E94 [31JA]
Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E1426 [3AU]
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E561 [17AP]
AT&T Inc.: tribute to AT&T Veterans group, E291 [1MR]
Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E20 [17JA]
Bangor, ME: anniversary of James W. Williams American Legion Post 12, E1650 [21SE]
——— inclusion of St. Joseph Hospital on Thomson Reuters (news service) Top 100 Hospitals list, E1632 [21SE]
Bartron, Robert A.: Montrose, PA, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E913 [31MY]
Baton Rouge Area Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1624 [21SE]
Bay Area Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1489 [12SE]
Baytown, TX: tribute to Robert E. Lee High School Interact Club, E1643 [21SE]
BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E950 [1JN]
Bellingham, WA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Bellingham, E317 [6MR]
Berrien Community Foundation: anniversary, E1424 [3AU]
Bienvenidos (organization): anniversary, E1607 [21SE]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary of Santa Cruz, CA, chapter, E1025 [8JN]
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: tribute, E1325 [25JY]
Boland, James C.: Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland, OH, Mayo Person of the Year award recipient, E1784 [16NO]
Borg, Holly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for California, E161 [8FE]
Bourns, Gordon: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E480 [28MR]
Bowers, Arthur B. (Deacon): Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development James H. Collier Service Award recipient, E1648 [21SE]
Brand, Morgan: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E1056 [18JN]
Brazoria County, TX: anniversary of Sweeny Civic Club (organization), E544 [17AP]
Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, E1677 [2OC]
Brown, Bridget: National Down Syndrome Society Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award recipient, H1165 [6MR]
Brown, Tom: Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc., Phoenix Community Achievement Leader Award recipient, E1341 [26JY]
Bucci, Frank A.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E551 [17AP]
Bucks Beautiful (organization): tribute, E2023 [31DE]
Bucks County, PA: tribute to Bucks County YWCA ‘‘Women Who Make a Difference’’ award recipients, E760 [10MY]
——— tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, H225 [1FE]
Burbank, CA: John Burroughs High School Junior State of America Chapter National Civic Impact Award recipient, E1107 [21JN]
Callender, Kathleen: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]
Callender-Potters, Heather: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1832, E1840 [29NO]
Camden County, NJ: tribute to Camden County Freedom Medal recipients, E105 [1FE]
Campbell, Roy T., Jr.: Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1559 [19SE]
Cansler, Tamara C.: Greystone Society Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E420 [22MR]
Carbray, John and Diane: Fresno Grizzlies (baseball team) Al Radka Award recipients, E136 [3FE]
Carson, CA: tribute to Carson Women’s Club, E282 [29FE]
Caruso, Julie: Pembroke (MA) Express Citizen of the Year award recipient, E200 [15FE]
Center for Independent Living, Inc. (CIL): anniversary, E1516 [13SE]
Center Point, AL: dedication of Ryan Winslow Veterans Center, E1986 [21DE]
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (organization): tribute, E510 [29MR]
Centre County, PA: tribute to Centre County Women’s Resource Center, H5118 [23JY]
Cerullo, Joseph D.: Hazleton, PA, chapter of UNICO National (organization) Outstanding Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1681 [5OC]
Chang, Ilwoong: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1805 [27NO]
Chicago, IL: anniversary of Center on Halsted, H1859 [17AP]
——— anniversary of Junior League of Chicago (organization), H1744 [29MR]
——— anniversary of Logan Square Neighborhood Association, E795 [15MY]
——— anniversary of Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, E261 [28FE]
——— anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Baseball Club, E763 [10MY]
Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.: anniversary, E420 [22MR]
Christian Volunteer Services (organization): tribute, E1717 [23OC]
Citron, Suzanne and Jeffrey: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Annual Matching Smiles Gala honorees, E1716 [23OC]
Clarion, IA: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E535 [16AP]
Cleary, Mike: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]
Cleveland, OH: tribute to Joseph’s Home, E1179 [28JN]
Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1530 [14SE]
Cohen, Howard and Patricia: Rotary Club of Hammond, IN, Heinze Vocational Service Award recipients, E726 [8MY]
Columbis, OH: anniversary of Rotary Club of Columbus, E107 [1FE]
Columbus, OH: anniversary of Forest Park Civic Association, E983 [5JN]
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1451 [10SE]
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1726 [26OC]
Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1496 [12SE]
Community Health Center, Inc.: anniversary, E767 [10MY]
Conaboy, Richard and Marion: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipients, E549 [17AP]
Concord, NC: anniversary of Concord Lions Club, E1451 [10SE]
Connecticut: tribute to Valentines for Troops program, E644 [25AP]
Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute to Joplin, MO, recovery efforts in aftermath of tornado, E768 [10MY]
Copeland, Reggie: Cottage Hill Civilian Club Mobilian of the Year award recipient, E490 [29MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain U.S. territories eligible for Nonprofit Capacity Building Program grants (H.R. 5897), E974 [5JN]
——— tribute to Social Innovation Fund, E1269 [18JY]
Corwin, Toni and Bruce: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, CA, Humanitarian Award recipients, E259 [28FE]
Cox, T. Randolph: YMCA of Kanawha Valley, WV, Spirit of the Valley award recipient, E1380 [1AU]
Crawford, Edward: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]
Crouse, Katherine A. and Peter: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E1111 [21JN]
Cruz, Terri: Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives (publication) Arizona Latina Trailblazer Award recipient, E565 [18AP]
Crystal Springs, MS: tribute to Sanderson Masonic Lodge No. 22, E1791 [16NO]
Cureton, Anthony: New Jersery State Conference of the NAACP Outstanding President Award recipient, E1614 [21SE]
Czemerda, Mary: Clearview Federal Credit Union Joseph C. Cirelli Community Service Award recipient, E45 [18JA]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Civic Assocation Community Awards recipients, E322 [6MR]
De Weerd, Kayla: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E775 [10MY]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Gary, IN, Alumnae Chapter, E1803 [27NO]
Denison, Judy: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1114 [21JN]
Denton, TX: anniversary of Denton Public Library, E987 [6JN]
Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H2393–H2395 [8MY], E754 [9MY]
——— impact of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding reduction on Trenton, NJ, H591 [8FE]
Dept. of Labor: expand the Senior Community Service Employment Program (H.R. 3749), E819 [16MY]
DeSanto, Fred: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E326 [7MR]
Detroit, MI: observance of Metro Detroit Youth Day, E1216 [10JY]
Devereux Foundation: anniversary, E1389 [2AU], E1641 [21SE], E1665 [28SE]
District of Columbia: tribute to Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Walk, E480 [28MR]
Dolan, Mike: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E245 [27FE]
Doutt, Nancy: Berea, OH, Chamber of Commerce Grindstone Award recipient, E642 [25AP]
Duchon, Elliott: Jurupa Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E957 [1JN]
Duehr, Michael: Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald First Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2042 [3JA]
Dwyer, Don: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1841 [29NO]
East Tennessee Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1500 [12SE]
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1453 [10SE]
Ed Keating Center, Inc.: tribute, E1575 [20SE]
Ellis, Rick and Kela: Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E590, E599 [19AP]
Enable America (organization): anniversary, E1488 [12SE]
Erick J. Umstead Memorial Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1245 [12JY]
Esnault, Betty: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Community Service Honoree, E947 [1JN]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1411 [3AU]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1074 [19JN]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations honorees, E563 [17AP]
Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Valor Award recipients, E561, E562 [17AP]
Falbo, Joseph: Optimist Club of Dundalk Inc., Citizen of the Year award recipient, E788 [15MY]
Family Pantry of Cape Cod (organization): tribute, E941 [31MY]
Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]
Ferragina, Roberto: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year Award recipient, E314 [5MR]
Filipino Community of Guam (organization): anniversary, E1731 [2NO]
First Book (organization): anniversary, E858 [18MY], E1440 [3AU]
Fitts, Howard M., Jr.: NAACP, Durham, NC, chapter Freedom Fund Honoree, E1631 [21SE]
Flores, Sol: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1278 [18JY]
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.: anniversary, H975 [28FE]
Flowers, Ira L.: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Southeastern Province Joseph R. Jenkins Award recipient, E738 [9MY]
Flynn, Mike: Association of Washington Generals Washingtonian of the Year award recipient, E1586 [21SE]
Fond du Lac, WI: anniversary of Exchange Club of Fond du Lac, E600 [19AP]
For the Love of the Lake (organization): tribute to Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up event, E1405 [3AU]
Fort Sam Houston, TX: anniversary of Memorial Services Detachment, E889 [25MY]
Fortuna family: Cleveland, OH, Slovenian National Home (East 80th) Persons of the Year award recipients, E828 [17MY]
Fortune Society: tribute, E111 [1FE]
Fresno, CA: anniversary of Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, E626 [24AP]
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): anniversary of Morris County, NJ, chapter, E1793 [16NO]
Friends of the San Carlos Adult Community Center, Inc.: anniversary, E1693 [12OC]
Friendship Circle of Cleveland (organization): tribute, E1019 [7JN]
Gary Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, E1637 [21SE]
Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E24 [17JA]
Geiger, Roger: Torrington, CT, AMVETS (organization) Post 24 member of the year award recipient, E203 [15FE]
Giesler, Marsha: National Fire Protection Association Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award recipient, H4830 [12JY]
Gin, Diane: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E478 [28MR]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, H201 [31JA], H225 [1FE], H444, H445 [3FE], H1219 [7MR], H2146 [26AP], E107 [1FE], E298 [1MR], E311 [5MR], E368 [13MR], E373 [16MR], E380 [19MR], E441 [26MR], E495, E498 [29MR], E910 [30MY], E1070 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1125 [21JN], E1718, E1719 [23OC]
——— anniversary of Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, E1647 [21SE]
——— tribute to Centennial Celebration—Women of Achievement honorees of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, E311 [5MR]
——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, E1718 [23OC]
——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, H1219 [7MR]
——— tribute to Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, E1719 [23OC]
Glenshaw, PA: Shaler North Hills Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H6515 [29NO]
Gordon, Terry: Akron, OH, Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award recipient, E1725 [26OC]
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: tribute to volunteer program, E932 [31MY]
Greater Cleveland Community Shares (organization): tribute, E1162 [27JN]
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1459 [10SE]
Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps: tribute, E952 [1JN]
Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly (G.R.A.P.E.): anniversary, E138 [3FE], E182 [13FE]
Green, Martha: Congregation Emanu El, Redlands, CA, Tzedakah Award recipient, E904 [30MY]
Greenville, MS: anniversary of Elks Serene Lodge 567, E1768 [15NO]
Griffin, Faye: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1844 [29NO]
Guam: anniversary of Salvation Army Guam Corps, E557 [17AP]
Guillen, Nancy E.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E471 [28MR]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary, E583 [19AP], E670 [26AP]
Hadassah of Greater Baltimore (organization): anniversary, E242 [27FE]
Hamann, Paul: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1243 [12JY]
Hand in Hand (organization): tribute, E975 [5JN]
Hartsfield, Wallace S., Sr.: Missouri Walk of Fame inductee, E1564 [19SE]
Hazleton, PA: tribute to Hazleton Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients, E1697 [12OC]
Helmets to Hardhats (nonprofit organization): tribute, H819 [16FE]
Hennepin County, MN: tribute to Hennipin Health program, H1920 [18AP]
Hind, Kay: Georgia Council on Aging Distinguished Older Georgian Award recipient, E276 [29FE]
HIP Housing (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1352 [31JY]
Hollidaysburg, PA: anniversary of YMCA of Hollidaysburg, E524 [16AP]
Hope Through Housing Foundation: anniversary, E1723 [26OC]
House of Representatives: tribute to charitable golf tournament, H4808 [11JY]
Houston, TX: tribute to American Red Cross, the Texas Arrhythmia Institute (organization), and the Methodist Hospital DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center for Save a Life Community Heart Training Day, H663 [9FE]
——— tribute to Multiple Sclerosis MS150 Bike Ride, E345 [8MR]
Hundley, Barbara: Jackson, AL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E945 [1JN]
Hurricanes: tribute to Connecticut first responders, mayors, and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6349 [14NO]
——— tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6330 [13NO], H6348 [14NO], H6390 [15NO]
Independence, MO: Palmer Center recipient of National Institute for Senior Centers accreditation, E30 [18JA]
Independence Empowerment Center Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E956 [1JN]
Indianapolis, IN: tribute to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481 for Circle of Light Holiday event, E1632 [21SE]
Inman, Joni: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]
Jadallah, Malak: Cleveland, OH, American Middle East Organization Community Service Award recipient, E576 [18AP]
Johnson, Nichele A.: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]
Jones, Calvin (C.J.): Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation outstanding mentor honoree, E711 [7MY]
Jones, Denise Houlemard: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E477 [28MR]
Jones, Leechia: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in the Workplace award recipient, E1054 [18JN]
Jorgensen, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E724 [8MY]
Judah, Linda: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1054 [18JN]
Kavadas, Nick: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Chapter, District, and National Ahepan of the Year award recipient, E1808 [27NO]
Kay, Marv: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1837 [29NO]
KCPQ–TV (Seattle, WA): tribute to ‘‘Washington’s Most Wanted’’ program for role in capture of fugitives in Washington (State) and Oregon, E1203 [9JY]
Kelly, Lois: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E558 [17AP]
Kernersville, NC: tribute to Designer’s Attic (business) and Friddle and Co., Inc., for donation to Second Harvest Food Bank, H70 [18JA]
Kerwin, Mary: Leadership Troy (organization) Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1911 [12DE]
Khan Academy (organization): tribute, E22 [17JA]
Kilbane, Kathleen: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E281 [29FE]
Kingwood, TX: tribute to Kingwood High School Navy Junior ROTC, E1936 [13DE]
Kirkley-Bey, Marie Lopez: Hartford Communities That Care (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E1135 [26JN]
Kirshner, Jean: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E1112 [21JN]
Kline, Kevin: Fort Bend Focus Magazine Man of the Year award recipient, H6595 [4DE]
Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club: anniversary, E79 [25JA]
Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E566 [18AP]
Lauer, William H.: Devotion to Children (organization) Community Legacy Award recipient, E1901 [11DE]
Law enforcement officers: tribute, H5917 [12SE]
Lee, Carmen A.: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1641 [21SE]
Leonard, Tom: Essex National Heritage Commission Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient, E741 [9MY]
LifeCircle Alliances (organization): tribute to Kudos for Community Caregivers Award recipients, E1726 [26OC], E1899 [11DE]
Lightfoot, Robert D.: Medical Association of the State of Alabama Samuel Buford Word Award recipient, E1400 [3AU]
LINK, Inc.: anniversary, E1206 [9JY]
Links, Inc.: anniversary of Arlington, VA, chapter, E297 [1MR]
——— tribute to Conyers, GA, Azalea City chapter, E304 [1MR]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), H5740–H5742 [10SE], E1471 [11SE]
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: anniversary, E559 [17AP]
Little Rock, AR: tribute to Rotary Club of Little Rock veterans, E858 [18MY]
Lopez, Miriam: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation community spirit honoree, E712 [7MY]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of APAIT Health Center, E1631 [21SE]
Madison, NJ: anniversary of DAR Loantaka-Parsippanong chapter, E574 [18AP]
Madisonville, KY: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 33 Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E591 [19AP]
Maine: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary, E1048 [15JN]
——— tribute to Governor’s Award for Volunteerism recipients, E628 [24AP]
Malvern, PA: tribute to L.J. Ferdinand Hazleton Group of the Men of Malvern, E1279 [18JY]
Manassas, VA: tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E954 [1JN]
Mansfield, OH: tribute to Rotary Club of Mansfield McGowan Courage Award recipients, E732 [8MY]
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition: tribute to ‘‘Against the Tide’’ race, E1420 [3AU]
McCollough, Bob, Sr.: Marcella R. Brown Foundation Founders Award recipient, E1847 [29NO]
McDonald’s Corp.: anniversary of Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick, NJ, E660 [26AP]
Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H6626 [5DE]
Miami, FL: North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E1804 [27NO]
——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]
Mighty Women of Washington County (organization): tribute to Elder Award nominees, E1374 [1AU]
Milestones Autism Organization: anniversary, E1567 [19SE]
Minden, LA: tribute to charity auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, H787 [15FE]
Missouri: tribute to Girl Scouts of Missouri, E498 [29MR]
Modesto, CA: anniversary of Modesto Lions Club, E452 [27MR]
Monroe, LA: tribute to St. Francis Medical Center auxiliary members, E285 [29FE]
Moore, Lisa Mantarro: Ceres, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E96 [31JA]
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization): tribute to Prince William County, VA, chapter, E936 [31MY]
Mouradian, Kay: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E465 [28MR]
Muhammad, Arthur: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation youth advocacy/community service honoree, E709 [7MY]
Murphy, Janice G.: Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life Award recipient, E283 [29FE]
Murray, UT: anniversary of Murray City Library, E161 [8FE]
My Possibilities (organization): opening of HIPStore featuring gifts made by special-needs adults, E416 [22MR]
Nance, Fred and Jakki: Cleveland, OH, Public Theatre Pan Award recipients, E1458 [10SE]
Naples, ME: tribute to Cross Walk Community Outreach Food Pantry, E624 [24AP]
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE): anniversary of Woodbridge, VA, Chapter 1270, E1724 [26OC]
National AMBUCS, Inc.: tribute to Wichita, KS, Air Capital AMBUCS chapter, H1139 [5MR]
National Association of Asian American Professionals: Seattle, WA, chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, E1592 [21SE]
National Association of the Remodeling Industry: tribute to the Bucks-Mont, PA, chapter, E1617 [21SE]
National Charleston Day Organization: tribute, E1757 [15NO]
National Community Foundations Week: observance, E1753 [14NO]
National Community Renaissance (organization): anniversary, E1723 [26OC]
National Council of La Raza: tribute to Las Vegas, NV, conference, E1171 [28JN]
National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute: tribute, H3586 [7JN]
New Avenues to Independence, Inc.: anniversary, E1463 [10SE]
New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, E532 [16AP]
New Jersey: tribute to Suburban Chamber of Commerce Service award recipients, E387 [20MR]
New Jersey Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E787 [15MY]
New York, NY: anniversary of Boyer Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons of New York City, E432 [22MR]
——— NAACP Mid-Manhattan branch NAACP Thalheimer award recipient, E1298 [23JY]
Newport Art Museum and Art Association: anniversary, H228 [1FE]
Norris, Christi: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Support Services award recipient, E1053 [18JN]
North Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Syracuse, E897 [30MY]
Northeast Counseling Services (organization): anniversary, E1712 [19OC]
Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.: anniversary, E1743 [13NO]
Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Business Honor Award recipients, E2036 [2JA]
Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Annual Community Labor Awards recipients, E108 [1FE]
Norwood, Wade: Campaign for Public Health Foundation Unsung Heroes of Public Health ‘‘Rock in the Pond’’ award recipient, E1867 [4DE]
Oliver, Jeanne: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1823 [28NO]
Omega Boys Club/Street Soldiers (organization): anniversary, E1720 [23OC]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter, E2033 [2JA]
——— Pi Lambda Lambda chapter recipient of International Large Chapter of the Year and International Social Action Chapter of the Year awards, E1724 [26OC]
——— tribute to Epsilon Kappa Kappa chapter, E1773 [15NO]
——— tribute to Georgia State Workshop of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, E1645 [21SE]
Operation American Heroes (organization): tribute, E1977 [21DE]
Orange, CA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, E914 [31MY]
Osterville, MA: tribute to Cape Cod Academy Stand Down event, E1413 [3AU]
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE): tribute, E769 [10MY]
Pacifica, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Pacifica, E1691 [12OC]
Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 6602), H6647–H6650 [5DE]
Peninsula Family Services (organization): anniversary of senior peer counseling program, E1355 [31JY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H1289 [8MR]
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Dialogue Forum and Peace Islands Institute Friendship Award recipients, E586 [19AP]
Pine Tree Legal Assistance (organization): anniversary, E1238 [12JY]
Pits for Patriots (organization): tribute, H6509 [29NO]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, E1243 [12JY]
Plattsburgh, NY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E1076 [19JN]
Plymouth, MA: rededication of American Legion Post 40, E1412 [3AU]
Pocasset, MA: anniversary of Pocasset Community Club, E1682 [5OC]
Poulos, Greg: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1835 [29NO]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Dept. of Public Works volunteers, E951 [1JN]
——— tribute to Historic Preservation Division volunteers, E955 [1JN]
——— tribute to Juvenile Detention Center volunteers, E965 [1JN]
——— tribute to Prince William County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers, E939 [31MY]
——— tribute to Six Weeks To Make a Difference Program volunteers, E937 [31MY]
——— tribute to the Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E953 [1JN]
——— tribute to Un-Trim-a-Tree Program volunteers, E938 [31MY]
Proctor, Betty: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1825 [28NO]
Project Mend-a-House (organization): tribute, E937 [31MY]
Prussman, Lori: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1055 [18JN]
Putnam, William, Jr.: National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award and Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1691 [12OC]
Rains, Ted: Mayor of Golden, CO, Award for Excellence recipient, E1839 [29NO]
Ransom, Marilyn: North Olmsted, OH, Community Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E830 [17MY]
Redwood City, CA: anniversary of Peninsula Hills Women’s Club, E597 [19AP]
Religion: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 689), H4161 [28JN], H4709 [10JY]
Renton, WA: tribute to Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Foundation, E1517 [13SE]
Resnick, Stewart A.: Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E311 [5MR]
Richards, James N.: Dept. of Defense Military Child of the Year Award recipient, E553 [17AP]
Richmond, CA: anniversary of Richmond Police Activities League, E470 [28MR]
Riverbank, CA: tribute to Riverbank Lions Club, E703 [7MY]
Riverdale, NJ: anniversary of Riverdale Women’s Club, E670 [26AP]
Roberts, Jason: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1435 [3AU]
Robinette, Gretchen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [28MR]
Rockaway Township, NJ: anniversary of Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey, E1986 [21DE]
Rodges, Teresa A.: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter Woman of the Year award recipient, E964 [1JN]
Ronning, Jean: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E624 [24AP]
Rosary Hall (organization): anniversary, E1067 [19JN]
Rotary Day: observance, H1981 [19AP]
Ryan, Michael: Ancient Order of Hibernians Volunteer Patrick Torphy Division 2 of Monmouth County, NJ, Hibernian of the Year award recipient, E144 [6FE]
Sacramento, CA: anniversary of NeighborWorks America (organization) Homeownership Center Sacramento Region, E1442 [3AU]
Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]
Saginaw Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, E1499 [12SE]
Salinas, Ricardo: Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Trade and International Affairs Symposium honoree, E1686 [5OC]
San Carlos, CA: anniversary of San Carlos Adult Community Center, E1693 [12OC]
San Leandro, CA: tribute to Davis Street Family Resource Center, E766 [10MY]
San Rafael, CA: anniversary of Spectrum LGBT Center, E1524 [13SE]
Scammell, Emily: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E538 [16AP]
Scarola, Jack: Lord’s Place (organization) Ending Homelessness Award recipient, E105 [1FE]
Schererville, IN: anniversary of Indian American Cultural Center, E556 [17AP]
Seitz, Carolyn Ingram: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E520 [16AP]
Service League of San Mateo County (organization): tribute, E264 [28FE]
Sewell, Dan: Fairview Park, OH, Community Council Fairview Park Citizen of the Year award recipient, E731 [8MY]
Shaner, Lance T.: Navy League of Central Pennsylvania Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, H5902 [12SE]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1071 [19JN]
Shepard’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (organization): tribute, E560 [17AP]
Shillington, PA: tribute to Governor Mifflin Middle School ‘‘Adopt a Veteran Program’’, E1528 [14SE]
Sisters of Loretto (organization): anniversary, E94 [31JA], E545 [17AP]
Skokie, IL: tribute to McCracken Middle School students, E675 [26AP]
Skora, Joseph: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Prometheus Award recipient, E1808 [27NO]
Smith, Courtney: San Clemente, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]
Snortland, Ellen: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [28MR]
Snowball Express (organization): tribute, H6537 [30NO]
Society of Santa Maria Maddalena of New Haven: tribute, E528 [16AP]
Somers, CT: tribute to Avery Middle School Three Points of Purpose program, H6473 [28NO]
South Jersey Stand Down (organization): tribute, E1864 [3DE]
Southwest Belmont Community Association: tribute, E144 [6FE]
St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, E194 [15FE]
St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Junior League of St. Paul, E723 [8MY]
——— anniversary of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, E587 [19AP]
Stand With Those Who Serve Week: observance, E1238 [12JY]
Stein, Sara Summers: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader award recipient, E1057 [18JN]
Stockton, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Stockton, E964 [1JN]
Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]
Stroder, Evelyn: Crane, TX, Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day honoree, E1600, E1610 [21SE]
Suh, Debra: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [28MR]
Sullivan, Nancy: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Spirit of Mater Alumni Award recipient, E1643 [21SE]
Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc.: tribute, E494 [29MR]
Superior, WI: anniversary of Rotary Club of Superior, E1310 [24JY], E1587 [21SE]
Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions, LLC: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence award recipient, E1051 [18JN]
Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Syracuse Rescue Mission, E305 [1MR]
Tampa, FL: tribute to Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E1623 [21SE]
Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Tarapani Department Store, E1722 [26OC]
Taxation: preserve deductions for mortgage interest and charitable donations, H5679 [2AU]
Teichert, Inc.: anniversary, E1406 [3AU]
TELACU Education Foundation: tribute to TELACU Scholars Day, E633 [24AP]
Teodosio, Thomas and Linda: Catholic Commission of Summit County, OH, Bishop Cosgrove Justice Award recipients, E1889 [7DE]
Thomas, Miccerica: Henry Allen Educational & Learning Foundation extra mile honoree, E713 [7MY]
Toledo, OH: tribute to Heroes of Compassion honorees, E995 [6JN]
Tos, John: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1473 [11SE]
Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]
Tucson, AZ: tribute to organizations supporting lives of shelter animals, E125 [2FE]
Tunica 10 Point Coalition, Inc.: tribute, E1780 [16NO]
Turtle Bay Association: anniversary, E1570 [19SE]
Tyler’s Light (organization): tribute, E533 [16AP]
United Way: anniversary, H4647 [29JN], E1087 [19JN], E1094 [20JN], E1101, E1107 [21JN], E1172, E1179 [28JN], E1204, E1208 [9JY]
——— anniversary of United Way of Bucks County, PA, E673 [26AP]
——— tribute to United Way of Denton County, TX, E1450 [10SE]
——— tribute to United Way of McLean County, IL, E176 [9FE]
Van Ness, Meg: Golden Landmarks Association Living Landmark Award recipient, E1118 [21JN]
Vargas, Joanna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E475 [28MR]
Varnell, Leah: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO, Celebrate Women of Jefferson County honoree, E1819 [28NO]
Ventura County, CA: anniversary of Ventura County Stand Down, E1238 [12JY]
Vicini, Tom: Major League Baseball and Partnership at Drugfree.org (organization) Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award recipient, E1873 [4DE]
Vienna, VA: tribute to Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Business and Service Award recipients, E1069 [19JN]
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group: anniversary, E1073 [19JN]
Volunteer Prince William, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and Board of Directors, E940 [31MY]
Walne, Joan and Alan: Dallas, TX, Friends of Fair Park Spirit of the Centennial Award recipients, E474 [28MR]
Walsh, Ken: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, Henry Schimpf Award recipient, E1642 [21SE]
Warren Coalition: tribute to Youth Hero medal recipients, E683 [27AP]
Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): anniversary, E2038 [2JA]
Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E400 [21MR]
Watson, Diane: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism award recipient, E1053 [18JN]
Wedgeworth, Elbra: Metro Volunteers (organization) Community Impact Award recipient, E467 [28MR]
West Caldwell, NJ: anniversary of West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept., E1475 [11SE]
West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]
White, Sally: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H120 [24JA]
Williams-Skinner, Barbara: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1060 [18JN]
Winfield, Claude L. and Michelle D.: Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Humanitarian Award recipient, E1561 [19SE]
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, E464 [28MR]
Women’s Garden Club of America: tribute, H1020 [29FE]
Wong, Bernie: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E488 [29MR]
Wooden, Sherman: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E554 [17AP]
Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, E587 [19AP]
Yoon, Byung Wook: tribute (H. Res. 599), E493 [29MR]
York County, ME: tribute to Mothers and Others Against Hunger program, E302 [1MR]
Zeller, Mike: Greater Corona Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E31 [18JA]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Alpha Delta Zeta chapter, E1758 [15NO]
Remarks in Senate
AbilityOne Program: tribute, S320 [2FE]
Agriculture: promote SBA Microloan Program to businesses to establish gleaning programs that redistribute surplus food to organizations that serve the hungry, S3817 [7JN]
Agusen, Candonino: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]
Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]
Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Junior League of Baltimore, S845 [16FE]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): tribute to New York chapter, S205 [31JA]
Boyd, Jamie Kamailani: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Award recipient, S153 [30JA]
Brentwood, NY: tribute to Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, S5965 [2AU]
Bush, KY: tribute to Bush Volunteer Fire Dept., S3076 [10MY]
Button, Jackson: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Hawaii, S1144 [29FE]
Chicago, IL: tribute to St. Bernard Hospital free mammogram program, S5202 [19JY]
Cleveland Catholic Charities (organization): anniversary, S6532 [20SE]
Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition: anniversary of Crawford House homeless veterans shelter, S1844 [20MR]
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) (organization): tribute, S6791 [14NO]
Coyne, Ann: National Association of Social Workers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2082 [27MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (S. 2108), S619 [14FE]
Devereux Foundation: anniversary, S6538 [20SE]
Drexel University: tribute to 11th Street Family Health Services Center, S1419 [6MR]
Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: anniversary, S6263 [12SE]
Fife Lake, MI: anniversary of Fife Lake Public Library, S3898 [11JN]
Foremaster, Angela: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3231 [16MY]
Fort Scott, KS: tribute to Lowell Milken Center for National Projects Kick-off, S6444 [19SE]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1501, S1525 [8MR]
——— anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1580 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]
Global Youth Service Days: designate (S. Res. 421), S2452 [17AP]
Grubbs, Bonita: Community Mediation (organization) Reverend Howard Nash Community Leadership Award recipient, S3897 [11JN]
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 448), S6676 [21SE]
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications recipient, S3421 [22MY]
——— Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program Bronze Award recipient, S4362 [20JN]
Holdrege, NE: tribute to renovation and expansion of Phelps Memorial Health Center, S1382 [5MR]
House of Heroes, Inc.: tribute, S4361 [20JN]
Hurricanes: permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy (S. Res. 596), S6827 [14NO]
Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S6262 [12SE]
Jewish Family Services (organization): anniversary, S4769 [29JN]
John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.: anniversary, S125 [26JA], S3127 [14MY]
Jolin, Michael P.: Rhode Island Bar Association Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award recipient, S4671 [27JN]
Junior League of Washington, Inc.: anniversary, S6618 [21SE]
Libby, Ike: Dixfield, ME, Board of Selectmen Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, S4455 [25JN]
Links, Inc.: anniversary of Denver, CO chapter, S6535 [20SE]
Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (H.R. 2139), S6675 [21SE]
——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 1299), S5625 [26JY]
Lipps, Tess: Clay County, KY, Days Wall of Fame honoree, S6526 [20SE]
Louisville, KY: anniversary of Rotary Club of Louisville, S3895 [11JN]
Lutheran Church Charities (organization): tribute to response to school shootings in Newtown, CT, S8449 [27DE]
McCormick, James: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self Honoree, S2238 [29MR]
Moore, Jackie Kerby: New Mexico State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni honoree, S6850 [15NO]
Moses, George: National Low Income Housing Coalition Cushing Niles Dolbeare Lifetime Service Award recipient, S1998 [22MR]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 546), S6012 [2AU]
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 415), S2282 [29MR]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 522), S5023 [16JY]
Nevada Community Foundation: Community Foundations National Standards Board National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations accreditation recipient, S6336 [13SE]
New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Lions Club, S2080 [27MR]
Pomerleau, Antonio: Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6940 [27NO]
——— Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Citizen of the Year award recipient, S6836 [15NO]
Portland, OR: anniversary of Royal Rosarians, S3728 [5JN]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 419), S2399 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]
Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]
Run to Home Base (organization): tribute, S5970 [2AU]
Salt Lake Council of Women: anniversary, S844 [16FE]
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]
Smith, Ashlee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S3171 [15MY]
Smyrna, DE: anniversary of Citizens’ Hose Fire Co. No. 1, S2919 [7MY]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1403 [6MR]
United Way: anniversary, S3890 [11JN], S3974 [12JN], S4414, S4416 [21JN], S4720, S4721 [28JN], S4739 [29JN], S4820 [10JY]
——— anniversary of United Way of Connecticut, S6531 [20SE]
Upright Frameworks (business): tribute to assistance provided to reduce home heating costs, S3232 [16MY]
Webb, Wilma J.: Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Civil Rights Award recipient, S563 [13FE]
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections (business): tribute, S610 [14FE]
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.: anniversary, S2599 [23AP]
Yardley, PA: tribute to Pennsbury High School Make a Difference Day Award recipients, S2654 [24AP]
Reports filed
Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4363) (H. Rept. 112–535), H3706 [15JN]
Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 419), S2730 [25AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 599, tribute to Byung Wook Yoon, E493 [29MR]
H.R. 2139, Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act, H5740 [10SE]
H.R. 6602, revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations, H6647–H6649 [5DE]
S. 1299, mint coins in commemoration of centennial of Lions Clubs establishment, S5625 [26JY]
S. Res. 310, Year of the Girl designation and Girl Scouts anniversary, S1580 [12MR]
S. Res. 411, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S2257 [29MR]
S. Res. 415, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2258, S2282 [29MR]
S. Res. 419, Public Service Recognition Week, S2398 [17AP], S2886 [26AP]
S. Res. 421, Global Youth Service Days, S2399, S2452 [17AP]
S. Res. 448, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., anniversary, S3046 [9MY], S6676 [21SE]
S. Res. 505, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Benjamin A. Gilman recipients of the World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize, S4638 [26JN]
S. Res. 515, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, S4727 [28JN]
S. Res. 522, National Child Awareness Month, S5023, S5049 [16JY]
S. Res. 546, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S5992, S6012 [2AU]
S. Res. 596, permit solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy, S6806, S6827 [14NO]
S. Res. 606, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth anniversary, S7305, S7309 [30NO]
Tributes
Lauder, Evelyn Hausner, S320 [2FE]