[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
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                      TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH REILLY

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 1996

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure today to pay 
tribute to the young woman who is nearing the end of her tenure as Miss 
Rhode Island. Elizabeth Reilly not only displays the poise, grace, and 
character that are often associated with participants in the Miss 
America contest, she has also made a significant contribution to the 
welfare of Rhode Island's children.
  Elizabeth is a second grade teacher at West Broadway School in 
Providence. Her father is a teacher, and Elizabeth has long known that 
she, too, wanted to enter this critical field, in which she could work 
to help our youngest citizens.
  Three years ago, while teaching at Sackett Street School in 
Providence, Elizabeth saw that many of her students did not have 
adequate clothing. This serious problem distracted the children and 
prevented them from focusing their energy on learning.
  To address this troubling situation, Elizabeth established a clothing 
bank that collected donations of clothing and distributed them to 
children in need. Elizabeth's selection as Miss Rhode Island attracted 
additional attention and donations for the clothing bank, helping her 
to expand this vital service. Although Elizabeth's tenure as Miss Rhode 
Island is nearing its end, the clothing bank that she has created will 
continue to benefit Rhode Island children for many years to come.
  On this floor, we often state that our Nation's citizens must reach 
out to each other in order to address the problems confronting our 
communities. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting 
Elizabeth Reilly, whose work exemplifies the true spirit of community. 
I know the future holds a great deal more for Elizabeth Reilly, and I 
wish her all the best.

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