COMMUNITY SERVICE see also Volunteer Workers

Amendments

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]

Articles and editorials

Dennis Meyers Led Manchester Memorial to Growth, S646 [12FE]

East Bay Profile—Veteran of Richmond’s Neighborhood Wars Changes Life, E733 [23MY]

Leunig’s Co-owner Honored, S4015 [7JN]

Patty Stonesifer, Former CEO of Gates Foundation, To Lead D.C. Food Pantry, S694 [13FE]

Stiller Family Foundation Receives National Recognition, S2955 [24AP]

Turning Old Plates Into $$$, S4574 [18JN]

Vibrant Advocate for the Homeless, Carol Walter, Dies at 53, E16 [4JA]

Bills and resolutions

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 299), S8186 [19NO]

Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4308 [9JY]

Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (see H. Res. 305), H4725 [18JY]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2749 [17AP]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S3760 [22MY] (see H.R. 2866), H5173 [30JY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 1348), S5840 [23JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 282), S7729 [31OC] (see H. Res. 355), H5833 [25SE]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 3014), H5397 [2AU]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 13), S285 [24JA] (see H. Res. 10), H33 [3JA]

Dept. of Education: authorize awarding of grants to promote civic learning and engagement (see H.R. 1802), H2392 [26AP]

——— authorize national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement (see H.R. 2268), H3215 [5JN]

——— foster community involvement of students (see H.R. 2184), H2954 [23MY]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2195), H2954 [23MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see S. 1408), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 2893), H5260 [31JY]

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. 2142), H2952 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide definitions of terms and services for community-based gang intervention to ensure funding for such intervention is utilized in a cost-effective manner and agencies are held accountable (see H.R. 2669), H4482 [11JY]

Dept. of Labor: award grants for the employment of individuals in targeted communities to perform work for the benefit of such communities (see H.R. 2204), H2955 [23MY]

——— create a pilot program to award grants to local governments and community-based organizations to create jobs (see H.R. 2257), H3095 [4JN]

——— establish Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model (see H.R. 3061), H5399 [2AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: follow certain procedures relative to 501(c)(4) organizations status applications (see H.R. 2924), H5342 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities (see H.R. 154), H50 [4JA]

——— 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. 1295), S5687 [15JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 1957), H2574 [13MY]

Dickens, Jacoby D.: tribute (see H. Res. 191), H2393 [26AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 2098), H2910 [22MY]

Feed America Day: designate (see S. Res. 306), S8361 [20NO]

Holmes, Larry: tribute (see H. Res. 251), H3251 [6JN]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1229 [6MR] (see H. Con. Res. 16), H596 [15FE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 256), S6886 [24SE] (see H. Res. 358), H5833 [25SE]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 87), S2146 [21MR] (see S. Res. 93), S2455 [8AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 173), S4585 [18JN]

National Nonprofit Day: designate (see H. Res. 345), H5547 [12SE]

National security: require all young persons to perform military or civilian service, allow induction to uniformed services during wartime, and require registration of women under the Selective Service System (see H.R. 748), H593 [15FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 126), S3030 [25AP] (see H. Res. 167), H2124 [17AP]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (see H.R. 1067), H1355 [12MR]

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. 68), S1229 [6MR] (see H. Res. 103), H1320 [6MR]

Political campaigns: prohibit certain social welfare organizations from participating or intervening in any political campaign (see H.R. 2520), H4078 [26JN]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 99), S2684 [16AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate overpayments of income tax for disaster relief (see H.R. 514), H370 [5FE]

——— reform rules relative to certain social welfare organizations and provide certain taxpayer protections (see H.R. 3520), H7187 [18NO]

Territories: encourage students to become civically engaged through local and Federal government fellowships (see H.R. 512), H370 [5FE]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: exempt nonprofit low-income housing providers from certain mortgage, servicing, and appraisal requirements (see H.R. 3529), H7251 [19NO]

Lists

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]

Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [3MY]

Poems

‘‘Fisher House—Because a Family’s Love Is Good Medicine,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1835 [11DE]

Press releases

Pinellas County Man Receives Clive Rainey Award From Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity International, E566 [26AP]

Remarks in House

AbilityOne Program: anniversary, E1831 [11DE]

——— tribute, E658 [14MY], E919 [19JN], E1153 [30JY], E1718 [20NO]

ACDI/VOCA (organization): anniversary, E939 [20JN], E959 [25JN]

Adams, Desmund: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]

Adonizio, Charles A.: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E258 [7MR]

African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio (organization): tribute to honorees and emerging leaders, E1476 [10OC]

Alameda County Family Justice Center (organization): tribute, H185 [22JA]

Alcorn, Walter: Leadership Fairfax (organization) Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award recipient, E460 [15AP]

Alderman, Lindsay: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E307 [15MR]

Ali, Mohamed: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1611 [30OC]

Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators: anniversary, E1254 [9SE]

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): anniversary, E561 [26AP]

Anderson, W. Cody: Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1404 [30SE]

Andy, Gus: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]

Annan, Jack: Progressive 15 (organization) Alumni of the Plains award recipient, E1632 [12NO]

Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E1749 [21NO]

Anthony Telesca Foundation: anniversary, E411 [10AP]

ARC of Essex County (organization): anniversary, E1335 [18SE]

Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Arlington Food Assistance Center, E908 [18JN]

Armstrong, Doug: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E556 [25AP]

Ashby, Andrew J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E311 [15MR]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E459 [15AP]

Atlanta, GA: anniversary of La Vista Lions Club, E1464 [9OC]

Audubon, NJ: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 88, E175 [25FE]

Axiotis, Erica: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E244 [5MR]

Banasiak, Kate: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E308 [15MR]

Barnes, Thomas: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E561 [26AP]

Baroch, Chuck: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1441 [4OC]

Bartlett, Michelle and Jim: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E606 [7MY]

Baudler, Bradley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E168 [15FE]

Bayaud Enterprises (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1191 [1AU]

BEACON for Adult Literacy (organization): tribute to volunteers, E962 [25JN]

Bean Media Productions: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce President’s Award recipient, E650 [14MY]

Beaudoin, Suzanne: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award recipient, E730 [23MY]

Bell, Victory: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]

Bemis, Erin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E309 [15MR]

Bennett, Patricia: Novato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E109 [6FE]

Billingsley, Lucy: World Affairs Council H. Neil Mallon Award recipient, E1593 [29OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of DAR Old Elyton chapter, E1307 [12SE]

Bishop, Kaneko Oshima: Japan Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays award recipient, E629 [9MY]

Black Achievers, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1434 [4OC]

Blind Center of Nevada: tribute, E1831 [11DE]

Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (H. Res. 293), E1074 [17JY]

B’nai B’rith International: anniversary, E1475 [10OC], E1487 [11OC]

——— tribute to Great Lakes Region chapter, E1475 [10OC]

Bochler, Ann: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E485 [17AP]

Boersma, Jamie: USA Network, Inc., Characters Unite Award recipient, E1046 [11JY]

Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (H. Res. 305), E1101 [19JY]

Boyertown Area Multi-Service, Inc.: anniversary, E707 [21MY]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1099 [19JY]

Bradford County Humane Society: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant recipient, E562 [26AP]

Branch, Harold, III (HB): Universal Learning Centre (organization) Courage in Learning Award recipient, E1417 [2OC]

Branford, CT: anniversary of Branford Italian-American Club, E1466 [9OC]

Bread for the City (organization): Physician Assistant Foundation Caring for Communities Grant recipient, E1391 [27SE]

Brendemuehl, Jonathan: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E244 [5MR]

Brenkle, John: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient, E151 [14FE]

Bridgewater, Diane: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1224 [2AU]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Bronx Dominican Day Parade, E1126 [24JY]

Brown, Curtis: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]

Bucks Promise for Youth and Communities (organization): Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and Consumer Healthcare Products Association Dose of Prevention Award recipient, H353 [5FE]

Bufano, Kathryn: Housewares Charity Foundation Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E295 [14MR]

Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh: anniversary, E699 [17MY]

Burbank, CA: anniversary of Burbank Coordinating Council, E197 [27FE]

Burpee, Noreen S.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E748 [23MY]

Caldwell, Sabrina D.: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Oprah Winfrey Mississippi Youth of the Year award recipient, E1326 [17SE]

California: anniversary of Morongo Basin, E1271 [10SE]

California Lutheran University: tribute to Elton & Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service & Civic Engagement, E1420 [2OC]

Carbondale, PA: anniversary of Monsignor William Farrell Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, E178 [25FE]

Carillo, Yolanda: Greater Corona, CA, Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]

Carstensen, Tina Gray: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E245 [5MR]

Carteret County, NC: tribute to Carteret County Humane Society Animal Shelter, E1066 [16JY]

Casper, Mark: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E309 [15MR]

Cedar Grove, NJ: anniversary of Cedar Grove Ambulence and Rescue Squad, E666 [15MY]

Cervenka, Robert F.: Price County, WI, Economic Development Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E657 [14MY]

Chantilly, VA: tribute to Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E474 [16AP]

Chapnick, Elaine: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Sunny Yeddis Goldberg Award recipient, E1900 [19DE]

Cheektowaga, NY: Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, recipient of Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year Award, E1297 [12SE]

Cherokee County, AL: anniversary of Centre Lions Club, E1638 [12NO]

Cherry Hill, NJ: tribute to Cherry Hill High School West Patriot Club, E178 [25FE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Rotary Club of North Chicago Humanitarian Patriot Award recipients, E744 [23MY]

Child Safety Network: anniversary, E1618 [30OC]

Children’s Institute: anniversary, E449 [12AP]

Chouinard, Yvon: Los Padres Forest Watch (organization) Wilderness Legacy Award recipient, E410 [10AP]

Christmas in April USA (organization): anniversary of Christmas in April * Prince George’s County, MD, E1788 [4DE]

Cinnamon, Katelyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, E611 [7MY]

Clayton, Richard J.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E631 [9MY]

Close Up Foundation: anniversary of Program for New Americans, E484 [17AP]

Colleyville, TX: anniversary of Colleyville Public Library, E1631 [12NO]

Collins, James: Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1656 [14NO]

Columbia, SC: anniversary of Providence Hospital, E743 [23MY]

Community Christian Action (organization): anniversary, E173 [25FE]

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (organization): anniversary, E462 [15AP]

Compass, Inc.: anniversary of Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County, FL, E990 [28JN]

Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), H6019, H6020 [30SE]

Conner, Ernest W.: DAR National Outstanding Veteran Volunteer award recipient, E1057 [15JY]

Connolly, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E241 [5MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps, E1283 [11SE], E1325 [17SE], E1335 [18SE], E1356 [20SE], E1367 [25SE]

Cownie, Patty: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1219 [2AU]

Critelli, Ron: Amerigo Vespucci Society of Long Branch, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E235 [4MR]

Cruz, Benjamin J.F.: Judiciary of Guam Hustisia Award recipient, E657 [14MY]

Cunningham, Lawrence: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E243 [5MR]

Cupp-Homer, Angela: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E583 [30AP]

Dan Cristiani Excavating Co., Inc.: tribute, E1401 [30SE]

Darden Foundation: tribute to Restaurant Community Grants program, E981 [26JN]

Daughters of the Nile (fraternal organization): anniversary, E1601 [30OC]

De Bruyn, Hanna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E134 [13FE]

DeClerck, Dylan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E171 [15FE]

Deerfield, IL: reopening of Deerfield Public Library, E925 [20JN]

Delta Children Products Corp.: tribute to efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy, E317 [15MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H4530, H4534 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], E393 [9AP], E1054 [11JY], E1092 [18JY]

——— anniversary of Detroit, MI, Alumnae Chapter Delta Manor residential complex, E1755 [22NO]

——— tribute to national convention, E1055 [11JY]

DeMersseman, Lori: Los Angeles County, CA, Democratic Party Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1531 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: report on effects of reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding on charitable food providers, E939 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: ensure payments by sponsoring organizations to allow military bands to play at community events are credited to the proper account, H3617 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: support Promise Neighborhoods, H2288 [24AP]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (H.R. 2893), E1535 [22OC]

Dept. of Labor: create a pilot program to award grants to local governments and community-based organizations to create jobs (H.R. 2257), H3025 [4JN], H3766 [19JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce, E1662 [14NO]

Dewey’s Bakery (business): tribute to fundraising store for Forbush High School band boosters in East Bend, NC, H7304 [20NO]

Dickens, Jacoby D.: tribute (H. Res. 191), E577 [26AP]

Dillsboro, IN: tribute to Children’s Adovocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, E1039 [10JY]

Dilocker, Samantha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, E613 [7MY]

DiTirro, Loretta: Wheat Ridge, CO, City Council Partnership Award recipient, E1438 [4OC]

Dixon, Charley G., Jr.: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E1589 [29OC]

Dominican Health Care Association of Florida, Inc.: tribute, E586 [3MY]

Doorways for Women and Families (organization): anniversary, E1317 [16SE]

Dorsey, Ed: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1442 [4OC]

Driggers, Preston: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1442 [4OC]

Druffner, Lewis: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E256 [7MR]

Dumfries, VA: tribute to Town of Dumfries Volunteer Award recipients, E998 [28JN]

Eaton, Don: San Carlos, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E187 [26FE]

Eaton County, MI: tribute to Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission Alvin Whitfield Community Service Award recipients, E1522 [16OC]

El Concilio (organization): anniversary, E1606 [30OC]

Ellis, Ralph and Joy: Lyric Stage Spotlight Award recipients, E299 [14MR]

Emery, Patrick W.: Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1603 [30OC]

Erickson, Bill: Colorado State University Alumni Association 50 Year Club Public Service Award recipient, E1794 [5DE]

FACETS (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1737 [21NO]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Human Services Council, E1452 [8OC]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Service award recipients, E1740 [21NO]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E470 [16AP]

Falcone, Sam, Sr.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1494 [11OC]

Family & Children’s Place (organization): anniversary, E1802 [5DE]

Family Service of Morris County (organization): anniversary, E435 [12AP]

Federated Rural Electric (company): National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Community Service Award for Community Investment recipient, E538 [24AP]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H4908, H4909 [23JY]

——— tribute, E1835 [11DE]

Fleming, Josh: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E313 [15MR]

Fradkin, Irving: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self finalist, H608 [25FE]

Frank O’Hara Association: anniversary, E444 [12AP]

Franklin County, ME: tribute to community fundraising efforts to support Canadian town of Lac-Mégantic following oil tanker derailment fire, E1492 [11OC]

Fremont, CA: Make a Difference Day City Award recipient, H2231 [23AP]

Fresno, CA: tribute to Valley Crime Stoppers (organization), E471 [16AP]

Fulton, Mandy: Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year Award recipient, E1440 [4OC]

Galeski, Scott A.: Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient, E1147 [26JY]

Garcia, Catalina: Hispanic 100 (organization) Latina Living Legend award recipient, E1596 [29OC]

Gardner, Roger H.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1579 [28OC]

Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E20 [14JA]

Gelhaar, Lori: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E273 [12MR]

Georgetown, TX: anniversary of Georgetown Noon Lions Club, E1540 [22OC]

Gold, Doug: Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Los Angeles, CA, Big Brother of the Year award recipient, E438 [12AP]

Gomez, Maria: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E1452 [8OC]

Graves, Karen: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E944 [20JN]

Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps: tribute, E964 [25JN]

Greene, Robert: Buffalo Club (organization) Buffalo Club Medal recipient, E1463 [9OC]

Greenwood, Ron and Lisa: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Founders Award recipients, E1562 [23OC]

H.E. Butt Grocery Co.: anniverary, E1373 [25SE]

Halderman, Peggy: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E604 [7MY]

Hallé, John: Spurwink Services (organization) Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1605 [30OC]

Hamilton, Travis: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E557 [25AP]

Hamm, Ed, Jr.: Modern Woodmen of America (organization) Hometown Hero award recipient, E1521 [16OC]

Haralambides, John: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]

Harounian, Jack and Violet: Aleh Foundation Award Dinner Chairpersons, E526 [24AP]

Harris, Emily: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E289 [13MR]

Harris, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E241 [5MR]

Harwell, Beth: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1535 [22OC]

Hatrick, Edgar B., III: Loudoun Laurels Foundation Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Medal recipient, E1395 [27SE]

Hawkins, LaWanda: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E730 [23MY]

Hayward, CA: tribute to Ruby’s Place (domestic violence shelter), E1478 [10OC]

Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Hazleton Lions Club, E1647 [13NO]

Hedge, Loes: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism Award recipient, E947 [20JN]

Heidecker, John: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E239 [4MR]

Herm, Martha: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E730 [23MY]

Hickory, NC: tribute to Fallen Heroes Ministry, H7305 [20NO]

Hilbert, Angela: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E290 [13MR]

Hinke, Joey: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E312 [15MR]

Hodges, Kappy: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader Award recipient, E941 [20JN]

Homeboy Industries (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E555 [25AP]

Hope for the City (organization): tribute, E1109 [22JY]

Horizon Industries (organization): tribute, H8096 [12DE]

Houston, TX: celebration of Arbor Day, E134 [13FE]

Igloi, Amy: Association of Washington Business Community Service Award recipient, E1021 [8JY]

Inman, Hannah: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E276 [12MR]

Iowa: tribute to American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E597 [6MY]

ITNAmerica (organization): tribute, E458 [15AP]

J. Walter Cameron Center (organization): anniversary, E799 [5JN]

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.: anniversary of Oakland County, MI, chapter, E1413 [1OC]

Jackson, Laura: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1231 [2AU]

Jacksonville, FL: anniversary of Bold City Chapter of Links, Inc., E795 [4JN]

Jaffee, Keith: Housewares Charity Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E295 [14MR]

Jamie Kotula Foundation: tribute, E1141 [25JY]

Jansen, Jonathan D.: University of California, Merced Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance recipient, E1579 [28OC]

Jefferson, Chuck: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]

Jefferson County, CO: tribute to Seniors’ Resource Center, E1108 [22JY]

Jennings, Timothy Z.: Historical Society of Southeast New Mexico Heritage Award recipient, E1435 [4OC]

Jessamine County, KY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E837 [11JN]

Jewish Community Alliance: anniversary, E233 [4MR]

Joe, Nancy: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Support Services Award recipient, E951 [20JN]

Johnson, Ed: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E553 [25AP]

Johnson City, TN: anniversary of Johnson City Country Club, E79 [1FE]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 422, E1255 [9SE]

——— anniversary of Rotary Club of Joliet, E1288 [11SE]

Junior League of Des Moines: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame organizational inductee, E134 [13FE]

Kapitz, Jay: Los Angeles County, CA, Democratic Party Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1528 [16OC]

Kautzky, Keegan: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E358 [21MR]

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Leadership award recipient, E1564 [23OC]

KCPQ–TV (Seattle, WA): tribute to ‘‘Washington’s Most Wanted’’ program for role in capture of fugitives in Washington (State) and Oregon, E427 [11AP]

Keep Prince William Beautiful (organization): tribute, E977 [26JN]

Kelly, Joseph P.: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E307 [15MR]

Kendall, Patricia: San Rafael, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E308 [15MR]

Keogh Health Connection (organization): anniversary, E1716 [20NO]

Khan, Ansar: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]

King, Hugh: Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1448 [7OC]

Kish, Alexander P.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1580 [28OC]

Korean American Community Services (organization): anniversary, E883 [17JN]

Kranzberg, Hannah: New Israel Fund (organization) Guardian of Democracy award recipient, E1577 [28OC]

Krause, Karen: ProgressOhio (organization) Barbara Klass Sokol Award recipient, E1159 [30JY]

Lawton, Larry: tribute to establishment of Reality Check Program, H7335 [21NO]

Leadership Fairfax (organization): tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1743 [21NO]

Leadership Turlock (organization): anniversary, E80 [1FE]

Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey (organization): anniversary, E1338 [18SE]

Leman, Talia: Helen Diller Family Foundation Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award recipient, E1343 [19SE]

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: tribute to Upstate New York/Vermont chapter, E1384 [26SE]

Lewis, Virginia: Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E582 [30AP]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E44 [22JA]

——— tribute to Lewiston Firefighters Association, E1750 [21NO]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Morris County, NJ, chapter, E1827 [10DE]

——— tribute, E238 [4MR]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Community Partners Award recipients, E998 [28JN]

——— tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E998 [28JN]

Lizama, George: Northern Virginia Family Service (organization) Community Champion award recipient, E587 [3MY]

Loaves & Fishes (organization): anniversary, E849 [12JN]

Logan, Patrick: Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient, E344 [20MR]

Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center: anniversary, E87 [4FE]

Lowney, Jeremiah: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E418 [10AP]

Lozier, John: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E310 [15MR]

Luzerne County, PA, Head Start, Inc.: anniversary, E734 [23MY]

Macon, GA: Junior League of Macon recipient of Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., Fund Development Award, E836 [11JN]

Madison, NJ: anniversary of Rotary Club of Madison, E452 [12AP]

Madrid, Sandra E.: Seattle, WA, Latino City Employees (organization) Latino Heritage Award recipient, E1883 [16DE]

Makawski, Carlene: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E926 [20JN]

Maki, Lisa: Imagine LA (organization) Inspiration and Impact Award recipient, E1483 [10OC]

Manassas, VA: tribute to City of Manassas Community Emergency Response Team volunteers, E963 [25JN]

——— tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E966 [25JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E588 [3MY]

——— tribute to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Teens Opposing Poverty Program volunteers, E996 [28JN]

Marks, Benton and Sandi: Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis, IN, HAI-Life Distinguished Service Award recipients, H2900 [22MY], E734 [23MY]

Mason, Eileen: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Special Recognition Award recipient, E1910 [23DE]

Matthews, Herman J. (Pete): Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, Friend of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E1403 [30SE]

Mayerik, Theresa A.: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1626 [12NO]

MBMS, Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce First Niagra Bank Sponsor’s Award recipient, E651 [14MY]

McKay, Karen: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ACT! Lead of the Year award recipient, E1386 [26SE]

McMinnville, TN: anniversary of Magness Library, H7699 [12DE]

Mechanicsburg, PA: anniversary of Citizens Fire and Rescue No. 2, E1086 [18JY]

Melwood (organization): anniversary, E1657 [14NO]

Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H7699 [12DE]

Merced, CA, Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E730 [23MY]

Merced Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, H2077 [17AP]

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation: anniversary, E402 [9AP]

Miami, FL: tribute to South Florida After-School All-Stars program, E585 [3MY]

——— tribute to YMCA of Greater Miami, E589 [3MY]

Mickelson, John: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E245 [5MR]

Miller, Tom: South Dakota Governor’s Award for Outstanding Citizen With a Disability recipient, E1201 [1AU]

Minneapolis, MN: U.S. Bank recipient of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1028 [9JY]

Moerdler, Jeffrey A.: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Service Award recipient, E1909 [23DE]

Monroe, LA: tribute to St. Francis Medical Center volunteers, E291 [13MR]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Junior League of Morristown, E1051 [11JY]

Moses Group Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Family Owned Business Award recipient, E653 [14MY]

Murphy, Anna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E134 [13FE]

Murr, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E554 [25AP]

Nam Vets (organization): anniversary, E334 [19MR]

National Alliance for Hispanic Health: anniversary, E74 [29JA]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E546 [25AP], E643 [13MY]

National Blood Donor Month: observance, E1888 [16DE]

National Coalition for the Homeless: anniversary, E492 [18AP]

National Day of Reason: observance, E588 [3MY]

National Exchange Club: anniversary, H2660 [16MY]

National Industries for the Blind: anniversary, H8096 [12DE]

National Mentoring Month: observance, H98 [15JA]

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: tribute to Philadelphia, PA, Chapter for the Walk to Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis, H2415 [6MY]

National Nonprofit Day: designate (H. Res. 345), E1314 [12SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H2492 [8MY], H2558 [9MY], E630 [9MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2461 [7MY], E611, E612 [7MY], E636 [9MY]

National Volunteer Week: observance, E573 [26AP]

Native Daughters of the Golden West (organization): anniversary of San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 26, E255 [7MR]

New Directions (organization): tribute to Life Line program, E697 [17MY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Rodrigo Council 44, E867 [14JN]

New Jersey: tribute to biopharmaceutical and medical technology companies for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, H1919 [11AP]

New York, NY: tribute to Giving Tuesday, H7200 [19NO]

NewBridge Services (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E358 [21MR]

North Richland Hills, TX: anniversary of Community Enrichment Center, E1359 [20SE]

North Wilkesboro, NC: anniversary of North Wilkesboro Lions Club, E500 [18AP]

Of One Accord Ministry (organization): anniversary, E1543 [22OC]

O’Leary, James: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]

Opportunity Partners (nonprofit organization): anniversary, H2789 [20MY]

Orlando, FL: anniversary of Orlando Union Rescue Mission, E1599 [30OC]

Ortiz, Steven: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E555 [25AP]

Ostanik, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E280 [13MR]

Ostring, John: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E596 [6MY]

Our Community Salutes (organization): tribute to Northern Virginia chapter for hosting high school enlistee recognition ceremony, E796, E797 [4JN]

Owens, Dave: Greeley, CO, Chamber of Commerce honoree, E128 [12FE]

Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E547 [25AP]

PADS Lake County, Inc.: tribute to opening of new Family Center, E1480 [10OC]

Page, Benjamin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E352 [21MR]

Pappajohn, John and Mary: Americans for the Arts (organization) Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts recipients, E1590 [29OC]

Paratransit, Inc.: anniversary, E1467 [9OC]

Paternoster, Steve: National Restaurant Association Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E753 [23MY]

Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 1067), H2169–H2171 [23AP]

Peebles, Allie Muse: NAACP Raleigh-Apex, NC, chapter Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [25JY]

People Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Health and Health Services Award recipient, E1582 [28OC]

Perez, Alba: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1216 [2AU]

Perkasie, PA: anniversary of Perkasie Lions Club, E1257 [9SE]

Petersen, Dustin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E279 [13MR]

Petro, Danniel J.: West Orange, FL, Chamber of Commerce Danniel J. Petro ‘‘Bright Future of West Orange’’ Award recipient, E88 [4FE]

PetSmart, Inc.: tribute to partnership with Family Promise (organization) to assist homeless families with pets, H2416 [6MY]

Phinney, Craig and Shirley: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E595 [6MY]

Phoenix, AZ: United Methodist Outreach Ministries recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families grant, E1079 [17JY]

Phoenixville, PA: tribute to Clinic of Phoenixville for reaching medical care milestone, E1537 [22OC]

Pilot Point, TX: anniversary of County Line First Baptist Church, E1447 [7OC]

Pinellas County, FL: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Baldwin Center, E783 [4JN]

Pontiac, MI, Rotary Club: tribute to Career Day, E608 [7MY]

Pregracke, Chad: Cable News Network (CNN) Hero of the Year award recipient, E1770 [3DE]

Price, Betsy: Zonta Club of Fort Worth, TX, Woman of the Year award recipient, E390 [9AP]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Board of Supervisors volunteers, E963 [25JN]

——— tribute to Dept. of Social Services employees and volunteers, E963 [25JN]

——— tribute to Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E965 [25JN]

——— tribute to Historic Preservation Division volunteers, E966 [25JN]

——— tribute to Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc., E973 [26JN]

——— tribute to Make a Change (M.A.C.) Gang Tattoo Removal Program, E975 [26JN]

——— tribute to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization) chapter, E974 [26JN]

——— tribute to Prince William Area Agency on Aging volunteers, E969 [26JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Animal Shelter volunteers, E971 [26JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center volunteer workers, E977 [26JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Neighborhood Services, E976 [26JN]

——— tribute to Prince William County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, E996 [28JN]

——— tribute to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center volunteers, E972 [26JN]

——— tribute to Six Weeks To Make a Difference Program volunteers, E995 [28JN]

——— tribute to Volunteer Prince William Disaster and Citizen Corps, E964 [25JN]

Professional Opportunities Program for Students, Inc.: tribute, E1715 [20NO]

Project Mend-a-House (organization): tribute, E980 [26JN]

PRS, Inc.: anniversary, E1453 [8OC]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, E619 [8MY]

Pueblo, CO: tribute to Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team, E821 [6JN]

Reading, PA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Reading, E1702 [19NO]

Renkoski, Nick: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E355 [21MR]

Renovating Hope (organization): tribute to remodel of home of Robert C. Costley in Erin, NY, E315 [15MR]

Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E473 [16AP]

——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber Excellence recipients, E1000 [28JN]

Rockwall, TX, Women’s League: anniversary, E1250 [6SE]

Rosendahl, Bill: Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley, CA, Badge of Courage Award recipient, E1519 [16OC]

Rotary International: anniversary, E55 [23JA]

Round Lake, IL: tribute to American Legion Post 1170, E1758 [2DE]

——— tribute to renovation of American Legion Post 1170, H7314 [21NO]

Round Lake Park, IL: tribute to Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, E421 [11AP]

Rowley, Rachel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E357 [21MR]

Ruan, John, IV: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E356 [21MR]

Rush, Lee: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Advocate of the Year award recipient, H399 [6FE]

Rusty Keeble Foundation: tribute, E1599 [30OC]

Ryan, Stephen: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber Military Affairs Committee Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year award recipient, E656 [14MY]

Sacramento, CA: annniversary of United College Action Network, E1307 [12SE]

Salas, Patricia B.: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E395 [9AP]

Salvatore, Russell J.: Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives (organization) Executive of the Year award recipient, E365 [21MR]

——— Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1299 [12SE]

San Diego County, CA: tribute to Live Well San Diego initiative, H7376 [2DE]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Savannah, E1840 [11DE]

Savarese, Dorothy: Barnstable, MA, Mercy Otis Warren Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1116 [23JY]

Scott, Danielle L.: Beacon Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Award recipient, E916 [19JN]

Scripps, Barbara: Colorado CPA Society ‘‘CPA Making a Difference’’ Award recipient, E1905 [19DE]

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (organization): tribute to partnership with Darden Restaurants, Inc., to combat hunger, E981 [26JN]

Segaloff, Walter: Virginia Press Association Virginian of the Year award recipient, E484 [17AP]

Senior Corps Week: observance, E598 [6MY]

Sewaren, NJ: anniversary of Sewaren Free Public Library, E1869 [12DE]

Shaff, Karen: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1222 [2AU]

Sheetz family: Central Blair Recreation Commission and Booker T. Washington Revitalization Committee Respected Citizen Award recipient, E178 [25FE]

Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Award recipients, E1000 [28JN]

Shepherd’s Center (nonprofit organization): tribute, E475 [16AP]

Sigma House of Springfield, Inc.: tribute, E314 [15MR]

Sing and Hope (nonprofit organization): tribute, E732 [23MY]

Skokie, IL: tribute to Illinois Museum & Education Center Humanitarian Awards recipients, E247 [6MR]

Smith, Suzanne: Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year Award recipient, E1440 [4OC]

Smith-Johnson, Audrey: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1906 [19DE], E1911 [23DE]

Solender, Peter and Susie Rivo: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipients, E649 [14MY]

Solley, Anna: Valle del Sol (organization) Latino Advocacy Champion Award recipient, E1345 [19SE]

Soma, Jennifer: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E361 [21MR]

Soroptimist International of Bucks County (organization): anniversary, E1399 [28SE]

Southlake, TX: tribute to the Art in the Square festival, E697 [17MY]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Springfield Chapter 893, E1836 [11DE]

St. Clair County Bar Association: anniversary, E329 [19MR]

St. Joseph, MO: St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity recipient of YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence Award, E953 [20JN]

Starr, Heather: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E246 [5MR]

Staudt, Aimee: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E276 [12MR]

StayUNITED (organization): tribute, E1418 [2OC]

Steeb, Michele: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E730 [23MY]

Steele, Elliott: National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Reintegration Award for Achievement recipient, E471 [16AP]

Steinberg, Richard D.: Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, FL, Mitzvah Society Award recipient, E343 [20MR]

Stowers, Dan: Habitat for Humanity International Clive Rainey Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E566 [26AP]

Syracuse, NY: anniversary of Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, E770 [3JN]

Syverson, Nikki: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E274 [12MR]

Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: anniversary, E1167 [31JY]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate overpayments of income tax for disaster relief (H.R. 514), E85 [4FE], E96 [5FE]

Tazewell County, IL: anniversary of Tazewell County Farm Bureau, E296 [14MR]

Tempe, AZ: anniversary of India Plaza, E596 [6MY]

Thoemke, Dan: Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1445 [7OC]

Thomas, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E555 [25AP]

Thompson, Jeff: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1071 [17JY]

Todd, Courtney Strutt: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E267 [12MR]

Torniali, Marie: Taminent Regular Democratic Club Community Service Award recipient, E28 [15JA]

Toys for Tots Foundation: tribute to Centre County, PA, Toys for Tots campaign, H7192 [19NO]

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS): tribute, E1284 [11SE]

Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.: anniversary, E1760 [2DE]

Trudnowski, Monique: National Restaurant Association Faces of Diversity Award recipient, E295 [14MR]

Turner, George: Wake County, NC, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame inductee, H7193 [19NO]

Tuttle, Don: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1602 [30OC]

Ulbrich, Tom: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E652 [14MY]

Union League Club of New York: anniversary, E575 [26AP]

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida: tribute to new campus, E683 [16MY]

United Way: tribute to United Way of Denton County, TX, E1252 [9SE]

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona: tribute, E128 [12FE]

Van Duzer Foundation: tribute, E1249 [6SE]

Vario, Connie: Taminent Regular Democratic Club Lifetime Member Award recipient, E28 [15JA]

Ventura County Community Foundation: tribute to Ventura County Veterans Fund, E1035 [10JY]

Vera’s House (organization): tribute to White Ribbon Campaign against domestic violence, H2147 [18AP]

Verboon, Doug: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist and AG Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1276 [10SE]

Vienna, VA: Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E997 [28JN]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E460, E461 [15AP]

Village Project, Inc.: anniversary, E669 [15MY]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E462 [15AP]

Volunteer Prince William, Inc.: tribute to volunteers and Board of Directors, E996 [28JN]

Wakefield Taxpayers & Civic League, Inc.: anniversary, E1910 [23DE]

Walsh, Edward F., Jr.: Buffalo History Museum Red Jacket Award recipient, E1182 [1AU]

Ward, Brooke: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E936 [20JN]

Washington, Alene: Senior Citizen Services (organization) President’s Award for Service recipient, H5532 [12SE]

Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E385 [9AP]

Waukegan, IL: tribute to Youth Conservation Corps charity golf outing, E855 [14JN]

——— Waukegan Public Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E654 [14MY]

Webb, Su: Loudoun Laurels Foundation Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Medal recipient, E1390 [27SE]

Weig, Tyler: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E543 [25AP]

Weitzenberg, W. Barton: Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1606 [30OC]

West Palm Beach, FL: anniversary of The Lord’s Place (organization), E1742 [21NO]

Weyerhaeuser Co.: inclusion in Points of Light (organization) National Conference on Citizenship civic ranking, E1841 [11DE], E1887 [16DE]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Teller Street Gallery and Studios (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission Award, E1437 [4OC]

——— Wheat Ridge Police Dept., and Wheat Ridge Business Association Feed the Future Program recipients of Wheat Ridge Mayor’s Business & Community Partnership Award, E1439 [4OC]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Knights of Columbus Wilkes-Barre Council 302, E55 [23JA]

Williams, Earle and June: Northern Virginia Family Service (organization) Legends of Northern Virginia award recipients, E587 [3MY]

Williamsville Business Association: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Organization of the Year Award recipient, E651 [14MY]

Wilmeth, Thomas S.: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1804 [5DE]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Projects for Assistance in the Transition From Homelessness (PATH) program, H7304 [20NO]

WLNG–Radio (Sag Harbor, NY): anniversary, E1201 [1AU]

Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade (nonprofit organization): anniversary, H2230 [23AP]

Woodstock, GA: anniversary of American Legion Post 316, E292 [13MR]

Wynn, Lauri: Milwaukee, WI, Community Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipient, E1640 [12NO]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Human Rights Commission, E1911 [23DE]

Young, Ronald M.: SBA Guam Entrepreneurial Success Award recipient, E398 [9AP]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E1332 [18SE]

Remarks in Senate

AbilityOne Program: tribute, S7139 [2OC]

Allred, Samuel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (organization): anniversary (S. Res. 299), S8812 [13DE]

Berea, KY: tribute to New Opportunity School, S2141 [21MR]

Biddeford, ME: anniversary of Biddeford Free Clinic, S6439 [12SE]

Boston, MA: Boston Children’s Museum recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, S3252 [8MY]

Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia and Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, S5666 [11JY]

Carson City, NV: anniversary of Rotary Club of Carson City, S868 [26FE], S2584 [11AP]

CHILD, Inc.: anniversary, S6883 [24SE]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Stepping Stones Center, S3368 [13MY]

Columbus, OH: anniversary of Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, S3155 [7MY]

Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]

Conlon, Bob: Burlington Business Association Tim Halvorson award recipient, S4014 [7JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps, S6679, S6680 [23SE], S6883 [24SE]

——— anniversary (S. Res. 282), S7778 [31OC]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 13), S407, S408 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to deputize certain nonprofit organizations and area agencies on aging to conduct Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program interviews for senior citizens, S3731 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: Community Health Center Program funding, S2137 [21MR]

Drexel University: anniversary of Center for Hunger-Free Communities Witness to Hunger research and advocacy project, S8561 [9DE]

East St. Louis, IL: tribute to Catholic Diocese of Belleville Catholic Urban Programs (CUP), S275 [24JA]

Fairbanks, AK: anniversary of Wellspring Revival Ministries Joel’s Place, S2957 [24AP]

Feed America Day: designate (S. Res. 306), S8410 [20NO]

Frenchville, ME: tribute to American Legion Cyr-Plourde Post 145, S6438 [12SE]

Friends of the Children (organization): anniversary, S2559 [10AP]

Gamroth, Brian S.: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Distinguished Service Award recipient, S6063 [30JY]

Harrisburg, PA: anniversary of Downtown Daily Bread soup kitchen, S6883 [24SE]

Home Helpers of Eastern Idaho (organization): tribute, S5966 [25JY]

Kirkwood, MO: tribute to Kirkwood Train Station volunteers, S5015 [24JN]

Lexington, KY: tribute to Chrysalis House, S2141 [21MR]

——— tribute to Hope Center, S2141 [21MR]

Louisiana: anniversary of M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge (fraternal organization) and Louisiana Order of the Eastern Star (fraternal organization), S4789 [20JN]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Family Scholar House, S2141 [21MR]

Madawaska, ME: tribute to American Legion Thomas O. Cyr Post 147, S6438 [12SE]

Maine Troop Greeters (organization): tribute, S3426 [14MY]

Mitchell, Robert: Leadership Tri-County (organization) William Hacker, M.D., Leader of the Year Award recipient, S398 [30JA]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (S. Res. 256), S6901 [24SE]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 93), S2474 [8AP]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 173), S4620 [18JN]

National Coalition for the Homeless: anniversary, S2745 [17AP]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance, S6679 [23SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 126), S3282 [8MY]

Pregracke, Chad: Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes honoree, S8451 [21NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 99), S2696 [16AP]

Rehoboth Beach, DE: anniversary of Rehoboth Art League, S3983 [6JN]

Rizzo, Shaylee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]

Robinson, Konner: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S587 [11FE]

Ruvo, Larry: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., Horatio Alger Award recipient, S3090 [6MY]

Salicchi, Ceasar: Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Distinguished Nevadan honoree, S3951 [4JN]

Schrecengost, Anthony: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S587 [11FE]

Somerset, KY: anniversary of Somerset Police Dept., S2552 [10AP]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, S7534 [16OC]

Starr Commonwealth (organization): anniversary, S7100 [1OC]

Stiller Family Foundation: Association of Fundraising Professionals Most Outstanding Foundation Award recipient, S2955 [24AP]

Taxation: preserve deduction for charitable donations, S2086–S2088 [21MR], S3244 [8MY]

Virginia Senate Productivity and Quality Award (organization): tribute, S5491 [27JN]

Wellington, OH: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 414, S4209 [11JN]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to Western Kentucky University Sisterhood, S2141 [21MR]

Willisburg, KY: tribute to Isaiah House, S2141 [21MR]

Wilson, Wayne: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self finalist, S940 [27FE]

Reports filed

Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1348) (S. Rept. 113–109), S6683 [23SE]

Revise U.S. Code Provisions on Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations: Committee on the Judiciary (H.R. 1067) (H. Rept. 113–43), H2164 [19AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1067, revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations, H2169–H2171 [23AP]

S. 1348, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6968 [26SE], H6020 [30SE]

S. Con. Res. 6, Local Radio Freedom Act support, S1237 [6MR]

S. Con. Res. 13, tribute to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, S2751 [17AP]

S. Res. 13, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., anniversary, S292 [24JA]

S. Res. 68, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S1237 [6MR]

S. Res. 87, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2163 [21MR]

S. Res. 93, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S2457 [8AP]

S. Res. 99, Public Service Recognition Week, S2688 [16AP]

S. Res. 126, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S3050 [25AP]

S. Res. 173, National Child Awareness Month, S4590 [18JN]

S. Res. 256, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, S6893 [24SE]

S. Res. 282, Corp. for National and Community Service anniversary, S7733 [31OC]

S. Res. 299, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (organization) anniversary, S8197 [19NO]

S. Res. 306, Feed America Day, S8369 [20NO]

Tributes

Dickens, Jacoby D., H2663 [16MY]