COMMUNITY SERVICE related term(s) Volunteer Workers
Bills and resolutions
Akron, OH: anniversary of Akron Urban League (see H. Res. 1000), H893 [14JA]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out and expand national and volunteer service programs (see S. 4068), S1046 [12MR] (see H.R. 7910), H2482 [12MR]
Dept. of HHS: award grants to support community-based coverage entities to carry out comprehensive coverage program that provides health coverage and integrated health related social need services to small business workers (see H.R. 8585), H3294 [29AP]
Dept. of HUD: expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders (see H.R. 8789), H3452 [13MY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide funding for National Law Enforcement Museum community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs (see S. 3719), S344 [28JA]
Federal aid programs: ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 8117), H2776 [26MR]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 641), S1047 [12MR] (see H. Res. 1114), H2483 [12MR]
LaMunyon, Richard: tribute to founding of Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics (see H. Con. Res. 76), H2471 [5MR]
Littleton, CO: commemorate anniversary of Columbine Day of Service and Columbine High School shooting and honor memories of victims, survivors, and their families (see S. Res. 680), S1840 [20AP] (see H. Res. 1191), H2995 [20AP]
National service laws: reauthorize and reform (see S. 4232), S1668 [26MR]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 724), S2200 [11MY] (see H. Res. 1254), H3337 [4MY]
National Year of the Volunteer: designate (see H. Res. 1044), H2095 [9FE]
Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 1002), H920 [15JA]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1253), H3337 [4MY]
Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 668), S1740 [14AP] (see H. Res. 1173), H2886 [14AP]
Taxation: provide exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 7878), H2476 [9MR]
Teacher Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1255), H3337 [4MY]
Lists
Central Florida African American inspirational leaders, E134 [12FE]
Deerfield Beach, FL, Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
Puerto Rico Congressional Art Competition judges and leaders, E363 [23AP]
Redeeming Word Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Women Arise Conference honorees, E328 [15AP]
Tamarac, FL, National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]
Uinta B.O.C.E.S. #1 Foundation, Inc., leadership team, S1578 [24MR]
Uinta Board of Cooperative Educational Services #1 (organization) administration leadership, S1578 [24MR]
Proclamations
San Marino, CA, City Club Anniversary: Representative Chu, E113 [9FE]
Tribute to Karlene Maxwell-Williams: Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, E234 [18MR]
Tribute to Karri Bryant: Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, E331 [15AP]
Tribute to Khadine (Miss Kitty) Wilkinson: Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, E223 [17MR]
Tribute to Michelle E. Richards: Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, E327 [15AP]
Remarks in House
Aguilar, Sarah: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E342 [20AP]
Alcorta, Marisa: Yolo County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E269 [25MR]
Ardinger, Chris: Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Spirit of Community award recipient, H2838 [14AP]
Ardsley, NY: tribute to environment groups, H723 [14JA]
Arise Chicago (organization): anniversary, H2713 [26MR]
Arvada, CO: anniversary of Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, E370 [27AP]
Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of Houchin Community Blood Bank, E375 [27AP], E381 [28AP]
Bera family: tribute, H2553 [18MR], E143 [20FE]
Bernhardt, Jerry: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E308 [9AP]
Black, Randy: Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E400 [30AP]
Blackmon, Bruce N.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E58 [20JA]
Boeding, Todd: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]
Brammer, Bob: Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E401 [30AP]
Bronx, NY: tribute to Black History Month Living Legends Luncheon, H2207 [12FE]
——— tribute to Co-op City (housing development) residents for serving on Bronx Community Board 10, H1982 [4FE]
Bronxville, NY: tribute to Senior Citizen Council of Bronxville, H2717 [26MR]
Brumfield Reed, Voris: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E267 [25MR]
Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc.: tribute, H2719, H2754 [26MR]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Chicago Indo-US Lions Club, E3 [6JA]
City Rescue Mission (organization): anniversary, H2536 [17MR]
Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of Springs Rescue Mission (organization), E219 [16MR]
Committee of the Yad Vashem USA Foundation: tribute to Yom HaShoah Commemoration, E322 [14AP]
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.: anniversary, E317 [13AP]
Community Servings, Inc.: tribute, H3404 [13MY]
Conway, AR: tribute to Arkansas Mission of Mercy dental clinic, H2964 [20AP]
Dawson, Julie: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Community Champion Award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
Delgado, John: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E54 [20JA]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H697 [13JA]
Dept. of Education: ensure that borrowers who have performed qualifying public service receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness, H2044 [9FE]
Dobbs Ferry, NY: tribute to Senior Citizen Program, H1982 [4FE]
Donovan, Jim: Autism Cares Foundation CARES award recipient, E313 [13AP]
Edwards, Gary: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Alcalde award recipient, E266 [25MR]
Elk, WA: tribute to North County Food Pantry, H668 [13JA]
Etzweiler, Nathanael: Royal Rangers (organization) Gold Medal of Achievement With Merit recipient, E323 [14AP]
Family Tree, Inc.: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E189 [4MR]
Florida: tribute to African American achievements and contributions to central Florida, H2189 [12FE], E134 [12FE]
——— tribute to 10th Congressional District National Women’s History Month honorees, H2839 [14AP]
Fondo de Ayuda Social del Leonismo, District 5l-E, Inc. (FASL): tribute, E395 [30AP]
Food: tribute to local grocers for role in addressing food insecurity, H1176 [22JA]
Foothill Family (organization): anniversary, E425 [11MY]
Ford, Kay: Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Legacy Leader award recipient, H2417 [4MR]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Redeeming Word Church Women Arise Conference, E328 [15AP]
Fullmer, Bobbie: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Merit Award recipient, E311 [9AP]
Garcia, Felix J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]
Gardner, MA: tribute to Growing Places (organization), H2345 [3MR]
Gilbert, Oliver G., III: 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Inc., Congressional Award recipient, E208 [12MR]
Greenville, NY: tribute to Greenburgh Nature Center, H2426 [5MR]
Griess, Gabriel: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]
Hackney, Pat: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Hammond, Della: Lapeer, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E143 [20FE]
Hanley, Matt: inclusion in Georgia Trend Magazine 100 Most Influential Georgians list, H2207 [12FE]
Harrison, Kenneth A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]
Hazlewood, Robert: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E33 [13JA]
Hicks, Peggy: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Hollins, Penrose: Delaware Order of the First State award recipient, H2534 [17MR]
James, Shirley Barber: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Jenkins Donelson Foundation: anniversary, E125 [10FE]
Johnson, Mark A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E56 [20JA]
Joslyn, Luke: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E305 [9AP]
Justice, Penny: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award recipient, E32 [13JA]
Kellogg, Larry: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E36 [13JA]
Lampton, Ellen: National Service Honor award recipient, H2103 [10FE]
Lancaster, PA: anniversary of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, E283 [27MR]
Lee, Kendria: Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Emerging Leader award recipient, H2416 [4MR]
Lew, Leslie: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E269 [25MR]
Lima, OH: tribute to Lima Noon Optimist Club youth appreciation honorees, E97 [3FE]
Lindsay, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Lindsay, E341 [20AP]
Linson, Dorothy (Ms. Dot): Congressional Medal of Honor Society Citizen Honors Award for Service recipient, H2639 [24MR]
Lockwood, David R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]
Marriott, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Policy Leader of the Year Award recipient, E185 [4MR]
Massachusetts: tribute to Boys & Girls Club of Metro South efforts to address teen hunger and food insecurity, H2687 [25MR]
Matawan, NJ: anniversary of General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Matawan, E333 [16AP]
McGowan, Johnny: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E189 [4MR]
Mental Health America of Lancaster County (organization): anniversary, E212 [12MR]
Mikeska, Tim: Taylor, TX, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E47 [16JA]
Minneapolis, MI: tribute to Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC), E439 [13MY]
Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Southside Community Health Services East Lake Street Clinic, E395 [30AP]
Moore, Ronald F.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E53 [20JA]
Muchmore, Chase: Young Marines (organization) Pennsylvania Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year award recipient, E115 [9FE]
Munson, Don: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]
Myers, Matthew: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E57 [20JA]
Napa County, CA: anniversary of ParentsCAN Family Center, E368 [27AP]
National Library Week: observance, H2963 [20AP], H3027 [21AP]
New Rochelle, NY: tribute to New Rochelle YMCA, H2608 [19MR]
——— tribute to WE Love Sport Foundation and Premier Athletes (organization), H3049 [22AP]
New York, NY: tribute to Refettorio Harlem (organization), H2269 [24FE]
Newton, Eric L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]
Nichols, Phil: Cass City, MI, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E315, E316 [13AP]
Northwest Georgia Regional Commission: anniversary, E382 [28AP]
Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (H. Res. 1002), H1992 [4FE]
Operation Democracy, Inc.: tribute to Flags for Freedom program, H2843 [14AP]
Palmersheim, James: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E40 [14JA]
Parker, Greg: Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Legacy Leader award recipient, H2416 [4MR]
Peeler, Jim: Camden County, NJ, Martin Luther King, Jr., Congressional Freedom Award recipient, E66 [22JA]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H2240 [23FE]
Port Chester, NY: tribute to Knights of Columbus (organization) Father John M. Grady Council 503, H2558 [18MR]
Port Chester Historical Society: tribute, H142 [8JA]
Pottinger, Kevin: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]
Pressly, Paul: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Puerto Rico: tribute to Congressional Art Competition judges and leaders, E363 [23AP]
Reyes Larios, Maricarmen: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E270 [25MR]
Riccio, Phil: National Federation of State High School Associations Outstanding Service Award recipient, H2487 [16MR]
Ross, Sawyer: Cass City, MI, Junior Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E314 [13AP]
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (organization): anniversary, E240 [19MR]
San Dimas, CA: tribute to Paradise Gym (business) fundraiser for children and families, H1982 [4FE]
Savannah, GA: St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System recipient of Georgia Southern University Gratitude Gala President’s Ambassador Award, H3040 [21AP]
Scarsdale10583 (Internet site): anniversary, H1981 [4FE]
Scouting America (organization): tribute to Port Chester, NY, Scout Troop 400 and Scout Troop 420, H911 [15JA]
Second Chance Month: observance, H3077 [23AP], E334 [16AP]
Seiler, Swann: United Way Woman of the Year award recipient, H664 [13JA]
Shriner, Jesse: Alexandria Volunteer Fire Co., President’s Award, Chief’s Award, and Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, H2487 [16MR]
Smith, Christine: Florida 12th Congressional District Hero Among Us award recipient, E314 [13AP]
Smits, Mark: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E34 [13JA]
State College Community Land Trust: anniversary, H2607 [19MR]
Stephenville, TX: Stephenville High School recipient of National Football Foundation Hatchell Cup award, H2300 [25FE]
Stern, Margi: California 4th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E264 [25MR]
Sternberg, Jack: Arkansas Walk of Fame inductee, E303 [6AP]
Tamarac, FL: tribute to National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]
Taulton, Rose: Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H2176 [11FE]
Texas: tribute to 30th Congressional District Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers, E413 [4MY]
Tippett, Tracey A.: Michigan Marine of the Year award recipient and Iron Mountain, MI, Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Hall of Heroes inductee, E9 [7JA]
Trickett, Cynthia J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E55 [20JA]
Tuckahoe, NY: tribute to Senior Citizen Council of Tuckahoe, H2717 [26MR]
Watson, Annie: Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award recipient, E68 [22JA]
White Plains, NY: anniversary of Westchester Jewish Council, H150 [8JA]
Williams, Dan: Woodland Park, CO, Chamber of Commerce Wagon Boss Award recipient, E185 [4MR]
Williams, James L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]
Williams, Joseph R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]
Wilson, Ryan: Lapeer, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E148 [20FE]
Winter Garden, FL: anniversary of Rotary Club of Winter Garden, E66 [22JA]
Womack, Jen: Newcastle (WY) News Letter Journal Person of the Year award recipient, H2452 [5MR]
Woman’s Club of Larchmont, Inc.: anniversary, H2117 [10FE]
Woodland, CA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Woodland, E398 [30AP]
Yonkers, NY: tribute to Rotary Club of Yonkers-East Yonkers, H2172 [11FE]
York, PA: anniversary of York County SPCA, E299 [2AP]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Xi Epsilon Chapter, E306 [9AP]
Remarks in Senate
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out and expand national and volunteer service programs (S. 4068), S1048 [12MR]
Hollins, Penrose: Order of the First State award recipient, S955 [10MR]
Montana: tribute to Montana National Guard Military and Family Readiness Group, S339 [28JA]
National Salvation Army Week: observance, S2275 [13MY]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 724), S2205 [11MY]
Oakley, Ralph M.: National Association of Broadcasters Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award recipient, S642 [24FE]
Saginaw County, MI: anniversary of Saginaw County Community Action Committee, S2196 [11MY]
Scarbrough, DuShun L., Sr.: Martin Luther King Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
——— Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Freedom Flame Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 668), S2075 [28AP]
Stockton, CA: anniversary of Stockton Symphony, S645 [24FE]
Uinta Board of Cooperative Educational Services #1 (organization): anniversary, S1577 [24MR]
Texts of
S. Res. 641, Girl Scouts anniversary, S1050 [12MR]
S. Res. 668, Second Chance Month, S1743 [14AP]
S. Res. 680, commemorate anniversary of Columbine Day of Service and Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, CO, and honor memories of victims, survivors, and their families, S1842 [20AP]
S. Res. 724, National Teacher Appreciation Week, S2203 [11MY]