[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 85 (Monday, May 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        IN RECOGNITION OF THE ENFIELD ROTARY CLUB OF ENFIELD, CT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 1995
  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and 
respect that I rise to commend the members of the Enfield Rotary Club 
for their innovative Learn to Earn program. Their program was developed 
to respond to the many solicitations for donations that both civic 
organizations and industry receive from local youth groups.
  Instead of simply making a donation, businesses and civic 
organizations identify local projects that need to be completed and 
then give interested children the opportunity to earn the money they 
need by doing the projects. Projects range from things as routine as 
schoolyard cleanup to washing windows at a local, town-owned retirement 
home.
  The Learn to Earn approach enjoys broad community support. At a time 
when so many are decrying the loss of government aid, a program such as 
this offers young citizens the opportunity to tackle projects that meet 
the needs of the community and, as importantly, highlights for young 
people the lesson that you can accomplish most anything if you are 
willing to work to make it happen.
  Congratulations to the members of the Enfield Rotary Club for their 
meaningful contribution to the betterment of their town.


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