[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 148 (Friday, October 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN SUPPORT OF THE JOHN BONHAM MEMORIAL FUND

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 16, 1998

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, this country is blessed by the number of 
individuals and groups who give of their time to help the less 
fortunate. I would like to use this opportunity to honor one of these 
philanthropies, the John Bonham Memorial Fund.
  The Bonham Fund assists California youth organizations in teaching 
community responsibility and self-respect to children, primarily young 
girls. The Fund provides support to the California Police Activities 
League, the Big Sisters of Los Angeles and a group that teaches arts 
education to young girls in low-income areas.
  The Bonham Fund provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals to 
contribute to their community by providing enrichment and educational 
opportunities for low income, at-risk youth. Through the generosity of 
many, young people in communities throughout California and around the 
country are benefitting from the good works of this philanthropic 
organization.
  By providing our youth with access to such educational activities, 
the Bonham Fund is actively working to enrich the lives of California's 
younger generations. I know my colleagues will join me in honoring the 
Bonham Fund's admirable efforts.

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