[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 111 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1568]
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     CONGRESSWOMAN ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON RECOGNIZES KAPITOL KLOWNS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 1997

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, Kapitol Klowns was organized 20 years ago, 
to perform within the greater D.C. area to provide wholesome family 
entertainment for all to enjoy. This club educates and encourages its 
members to the highest ideals in the art of clowning. This year, during 
International Clown Week, August 1-7 the Kapitol Klown Alley will be 
competing for the Clowns of America Award. The Charlie Award--Clowns 
Have A Real Love In Everyone--is an award that commemorates the alley 
that has the most active participating members during International 
Clown Week.
  Mr. Speaker, the members of the Kapitol Klown Alley range from 5 to 
79 years of age and help raise money for humanitarian causes. Among 
their humanitarian deeds, they served the community by participating in 
the 52d and 53d Presidential Inaugurations of the 20th century. They 
also provided financial support to The Children's Inn at NIH, an 
organization that meets the medical needs of children who experience 
serious and life threatening illnesses.
  Mr. Speaker, the Kapitol Klown Alley has contributed to the 
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area in other capacities such as the 
International Furnishings and Design Associates [IFDA] Christmas Party 
sponsored by the Kennedy Institute. Those individuals that reside at 
the Kennedy Institute are children who do not have family or live in 
disadvantaged homes. Last, but not least, the Kapitol Klowns supported 
the United States Navy Band by participating in the annual Children's 
``Lollipops'' concert.
  Mr. Speaker, these humanitarian deeds, among many others, exemplify 
that the Kapitol Klowns indeed have a real love for everyone.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in acknowledging the public 
and human service commitment of the Kapitol Klown Alley.

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