[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 35 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H2228-H2229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO NEIL SMITH

  (Ms. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to one of my 
constituents. On game days, he wears the number 90 on a red and white 
jersey and is every quarterback's nightmare. I am speaking of the 
Kansas City Chiefs all-pro defensive lineman, Neil Smith.
  Today I want to take note of Neil Smith's efforts off the field. 
Instead of sacking quarterbacks, Neil Smith is

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stopping illiteracy. He is the national spokesperson for the Foundation 
for Exceptional Children's ``Yes I Can'' program which encourages 
disabled children to reach their goals.
  But while Neil is working to improve education, the House leadership 
is making drastic cuts in education programs. In Missouri, title I 
programs, which help children with learning disabilities, will lose 
over $19 million--critical funds for students who need extra help in 
reading, writing and math.
  I want to say to the House leadership--it's fourth down, 1 yard to 
go, and there are 30 seconds on the clock--let's go for it and 
reinstate the much needed funds for our children.
  Thank you, Neil Smith, for sharing your talents and success to help 
all children achieve their dreams as you have.

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