[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING ``CHARACTER COUNTS!''

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a very 
important organization in the state of Michigan. The CHARACTER 
COUNTS!sm coalition, a national grassroots organization 
which promotes character education with a program utilizing six 
components: respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship and 
trustworthiness.
  Across the country, individuals, organizations, and entire 
communities are coming together on a united front dedicated to 
enforcing a set of ethical values which are the very foundation of a 
free, democratic society. My colleagues and I truly appreciate their 
dedication to educate and improve the character of our nation's youth .
  As the Honorary Chairman for CHARACTER COUNTS!sm in 
Michigan and in light of National CHARACTER COUNTS!sm week, 
I extend my best wishes to Pat Malijewski the CHARACTER 
COUNTS!sm in Michigan Project Coordinator and everyone 
involved in making CHARACTER COUNTS!sm a tremendous success 
in Michigan and across this great country.

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