[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 52 (Monday, April 28, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E761]
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                      STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE

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                        HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 1997

  Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding organization in Bucks County, the Students in Free 
Enterprise, located at the Bucks County Community College.
  Studnets in Free Enterprise [SIFE] is a nonprofit, international 
organization including over 400 chapters on the campuses of U.S. 
colleges and universities. SIFE has continually encouraged the free 
enterprise system through educational programs since its inception more 
than 20 years ago by Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart. Students in the 
organization dedicate their time and resources to helping others 
develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, 
practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. SIFE is not 
only involved with the encouragement of the free enterprise system, but 
has worked closely with many national and international charitable 
organizations such as the American Red Cross, the American Lung 
Association, and the Civil Air Patrol on various projects. The student 
organization at the Bucks County Community College has also instituted 
programs such as Reading Empowers and Directs Youth [READY] and 
Children Are Really Extra Special [CARES] to teach children important 
computer skills.
  The Students in Free Enterprise is a valuable asset to the people of 
Pennsylvania. In honor of their many charitable and civic 
contributions, I join my colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of 
Representatives in recognizing May 20, 1997 as Students in Free 
Enterprise Day.
  I congratulate them on this day as they continue their mission of 
helping people achieve their dreams through free enterprise education.

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