[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 40 (Wednesday, April 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
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                 HONORING HEAR O'ISRAEL OF HOUSTON, TX

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 1, 1998

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a valued organization 
within the Houston community, Hear O'Israel, which is sponsoring Listen 
to the Cries of the Children National during the month of April 1998. 
Hear O'Israel works to make a difference in the lives of the disabled, 
battered and abused women, the elderly and young people across Houston. 
They work to give these men and women a stronger sense of self-worth 
and instill in them the need to treat others with compassion and 
respect. The following resolution approved by the Houston City Council 
demonstrates the high regard for Hear O'Israel in our community.

                              A Resolution


              Listen to the Cries of the Children National

       Hear O'Israel International, Inc., a non-profit, non-
     denominational organization will sponsor Listen to the Cries 
     of the Children National during the month of April 1998. 
     Listen to the Cries of the Children National is designed to 
     strengthen unity among families and enhance public awareness 
     of the negative consequences that alcohol and drug abuse, 
     family violence, child abuse, and gang activity have on 
     children.
       The Listen to the Cries of the Children National campaign 
     will call attention to the plight of children around the 
     world who are abused, neglected, physically challenged, or 
     who do not have access to adequate food, shelter, clothing, 
     and health care and are crying out for help. As a symbol of 
     compassion for suffering children, Hear O'Israel 
     International, Inc. will encourage supporters to turn on 
     their automobile headlights and wear white ribbons during the 
     observance.
       The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Houston do 
     hereby salute Hear O'Israel International, Inc. for its 
     efforts to improve and enhance the quality of life for our 
     children, and extend best wishes for a successful and 
     rewarding campaign.
       Approved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of 
     Houston this 26th day of March, 1998. A.D.

     

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