[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
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               HONORING ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE

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                           HON. JENNIFER DUNN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 1997

  Ms. DUNN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 
today in commemorating the chartering of Assistance League of the 
Eastside [ALE] in Redmond, WA, as the 98th chapter of the National 
Assistance League. For 8 years Assistance League of the Eastside has 
existed to develop and carry out philanthropic projects to meet the 
needs of the greater eastside community. This all-volunteer, nonprofit 
organization has made a difference in the lives of literally thousands 
of needy citizens with programs that are tailored to meet real-world 
emergencies. For example, Operation School Bell has provided more than 
1,000 at-risk children with new clothing, school supplies, and hygiene 
items. Victims of rape and assault have benefited from the Assistance 
League's dissemination of assault survivor kits, a program that 
provides sweat suits and personal care items to those seeking refuge 
from an aggressor. And the ALE's caring and sharing program has 
brightened the lives of senior citizens at the Emerald Heights assisted 
living facility in Redmond by providing birthday and holiday parties 
for the residents. ALE, through the efforts of its 65 very active and 
good-hearted members, is making a difference in ways that go far beyond 
the capabilities of government programs because the volunteers are 
impelled by compassion for their fellow eastsiders. That spirit 
deserves not only recognition, but commendation and celebration. 
America needs more people like the citizens who devote their spare time 
to the many good projects of Assistance League of the Eastside.
  Therefore it is fitting that today, as ALE gains chapterhood status 
with the National Assistance League based on compliance with that 
organization's bylaws, policies, and standards, I am proud to draw the 
attention of the House of the great work of this organization. And I am 
honored to join Redmond Mayor Rosemarie Ives in setting aside March 12, 
1997, as a day to honor Assistance League of the Eastside. I join Mayor 
Ives in urging all citizens of Washington State to recognize this all-
volunteer organization and encourage its continued philanthropic work 
benefiting our eastside community.

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