For his tremendous work in these areas; for his insight and leadership; and for his continued dedication to the underprivileged, I would like to thank and congratulate His Holiness Baba Ji.

Baba Ji has been instrumental in facilitating the distribution of medical services to the most needy in the remote villages of Punjab.

Mrs. Haugh's commitment to quality care is a quintessential example of the kind of selfless dedication that millions of American nurses demonstrate every day.

This week is National Nurses' Week, and we should all pause to celebrate Mrs. Haugh and all America's nurses; the heroes of the best health care system in the world.

We should all be fortunate to have health care professionals of her caliber working in our hospital and medical centers.

Today, I rise to introduce the Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999.

Mr. Unanue's leadership and dedication to promote and support both the Hispanic community and Hispanic business is his legacy.

Mr. Unanue's contributions went beyond the kitchen and the boardroom and into the realm of art.

Mr. Unanue was critical in introducing the art and flavor of traditional Hispanic dishes into American homes.

This business, today known as Goya Foods, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned firms in the nation.

There is no Social Security crisis. But if Democrats and Republicans get their way and privatize the system, there will be.

In the United States a woman is beaten by her partner or former partner every 12 seconds, and, according to the FBI, 26 percent of all female murder victims are killed by their husbands or boyfriends.

I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending the Women's Resource Center for its leadership and commitment to restoring the fundamental right to live free from fear in our own homes.

The Women's Resource Center, established in 1977, has demonstrated a commitment to their community by providing more than 18,000 hours of crisis services.

His actions show that young Americans can--and do--play important roles in our communities, and that America's community spirit continues to hold tremendous promise for the future.

In light of numerous statistics that indicate Americans today are less involved in their communities than they once were, I believe it's vital that we encourage and support the kind of selfless contribution this young citizen has made.

Ben should be extremely proud to have been singled out from such a large group of dedicated volunteers.

Young volunteers like Ben are inspiring examples to all of us, and are among our brightest hope for a better tomorrow.