Beijing should erect a monument to honor Olympic volunteers, said a deputy to the National People's Congress yesterday.

"Besides the sports facilities, the Beijing Olympic Games should also leave some other tangible heritage for the nation," said Zhou Hongyu, a legislator from the central province of Hubei.

"Volunteers show love and care," he said. "This is what China needs in building a harmonious society."

Erection of a monument would encourage more Chinese people to sign up as volunteers, said Zhou.