9年前,休斯顿市的霍特与妻子在街上看到很多无家可归的儿童在饭馆的垃圾箱里寻食充饥,便起了仁慈之心。于是,他们利用自己的储蓄、工资和邻居们捐出的食物,办起了一个称为“孩子之家”的非牟利食堂。去年4月,克林顿总统还授予他们志愿行动奖。但当地卫生部门的官员指责霍特夫妇违反卫生条例,将对夫妇二人依法起诉。官员们认为霍 Nine years ago, Horta and Houston, Houston, became gracious when they saw many homeless children hungering in trash cans in restaurants. So, using their own savings, wages and food donated by their neighbors, they set up a non-profit making canteen called “Kids’ House.” In April last year, President Clinton also awarded them the Voluntary Action Award. However, officials in the local health department accused the Hortts of violating health regulations and will prosecute the couple in accordance with the law. Officials think Huo