[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 2 (Thursday, January 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E73-E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TODD LANE ELEMENTARY'S GIFT TO THE BEAVER COUNTY TIMES GIVE-A-CHRISTMAS 
                                CAMPAIGN

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize the 
students and faculty of Todd Lane Elementary School in Center Township, 
Pennsylvania.
  For the past quarter century, the Beaver County Times, in conjunction 
with the Salvation Army holds a donation drive known as the Give-A-
Christmas Campaign. Its goal is to provide food and other necessities 
during the holiday season to those who are less fortunate. This year, 
like the past 20 years, the students and faculty of Todd Lane 
Elementary have participated in the Give-A-Christmas campaign. In an 
unprecedented showing of support Todd Lane was able to raise over 
$10,650 in less than 1 month.
  Through various donations as well as a highly successful candy sale, 
the students and faculty were able to give their largest donation ever 
to the Salvation Army. In the words of Principal John Zigerelli, ``This 
year's recordbreaking total collection is a testimony to that 
accomplishment.'' Furthermore, the effort put forth by Todd Lane shows 
a true commitment to their community, the 4th Congressional District, 
and our Nation.
  With the help of the students and faculty of Todd Lane Elementary 
this year's goal of $67,500 was met and exceeded by thousands. Since 
the advent of the Give-A-Christmas Campaign, more than $1 million has 
been contributed. Todd Lane Elementary has contributed over $115,000 or 
11 percent of that generous amount.

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  I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the students and 
faculty of Todd Lane Elementary as well the residents of Center 
Township who have donated year after year. Without you, Give-a-
Christmas would not be possible. Your contributions have not gone 
unnoticed. Also a special thanks to Todd Lane's program coordinators: 
Larry Deep, Paul DeFilippi, Peggy Coladonato, Cindy Halsac, Kathy 
Fouse, and Principal Zigerelli. They should all be commended for their 
outstanding efforts.
  On behalf of the thousands of families who have been fed, clothed and 
provided with Christmas gifts, I stand before my fellow members of 
Congress and thank you for a job well done. You have demonstrated the 
true meaning of the holiday season.

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