[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E866]
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                  HONORING STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE

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                        HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 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.
  Students 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 civil 
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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