[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HONORING THE KIDS HELPING KIDS 5K RUN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 17, 1998

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join with my constituents and 
the hundreds of runners who will be participating in the Kids Helping 
Kids 5K Run on June 21, 1998. These dedicated individuals have 
committed themselves to enhancing the lives of other children in need 
of strong emotional, physical and financial support. With the great 
preponderance of news reports relating to violence that is devastating 
the youth of our country, it is most reassuring that certain 
individuals and organizations have dedicated themselves to directing 
and educating our youth in positive and productive areas. This 
particular young, dynamic organization, inspired and directed by Robert 
F. Eslick, has striven mightily in advancing their charitable and 
educational goals that actively seeks to sensitize children to identify 
those youngsters in need of assistance and work with them to 
successfully challenge their handicaps. In addition, this most-
dedicated group has also been successful in providing financial support 
to families facing extra-ordinary health needs.
  Embodying the spirit of Kids Helping Kids, Robert A.J. Eslick, nine 
years of age, has established a record of activism and compassion that 
readily serves as an example for adults and children involved in 
philanthropic affairs. At age two in 1990, he entered his first race, a 
1.4 miler. By dint of personality and supreme self-involvement, Robert 
was ranked eighth in the country by USA Track & Field for 5K races. He 
has continued to participate as a runner while dedicating his efforts 
to the multi-faceted program of Kids Helping Kids.
  As we become dispirited by events that tend to show our youth adrift 
without a compass, it is invigorating and greatly appreciated that Kids 
Helping Kids continues to grow and embody the great traditions of 
caring and compassion that are the foundations of our country. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me 
in expressing our support and admiration for this outstanding group.

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