[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    20TH ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE BENEFIT

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
20th Annual ``Respect Life'' Benefit presented by the Knights to 
Columbus, Michigan State Council and the Right to Life of Michigan 
Educational Fund.
  The benefit is a very important pro-life event for Michigan. It will 
take place on the evening of Thursday, March 26, 1998 at the Burton 
Manor in Livonia, Michigan and is expected to attract over one thousand 
people. When a large group like this gathers to celebrate the gift of 
life it sends a great message. In light of the current struggle in our 
nation regarding partial birth abortion there could not be a more 
urgent time for a gathering like this one.
  Another way in which those of us who respect the sanctity of life can 
send a message is through media channels. Michigan will lead the way in 
the pro-life movement through a major media campaign. The 1998 Media 
Campaign, of which the proceeds will go, will be showcased at the 
event. In addition, Dr. Alan Keyes will be the featured speaker for the 
evening.
  The efforts of Richard F. McCloy, State Deputy of the Knights of 
Columbus, Michigan State Council, and Barbara Listing, President, Right 
to Life of Michigan Educational Fund are truly commendable. They have 
generously devoted their time and efforts, not only to this event but 
to a very worthy cause. I extend my best wishes for both a very 
successful event and Media Campaign.

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