[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E636-E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING MC DONALD'S RESTAURANT OWNERS FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the nearly 200 
independent McDonald's Restaurant Owners of New York, New Jersey and 
Connecticut for launching the Arching into Education Scholarship 
program. These locally owned and operated restaurants have a 
longstanding commitment to the communities they serve. The Arching into 
Education Scholarships is just the latest example of the great work our 
area McDonald's owners are doing. Through this program, the owners are 
providing $175,000 in college scholarship money to high school seniors 
in the New York Tri-State area. Arching Into Education encompasses 
three distinct scholarship programs: one offers scholarships for all 
students; another provides scholarships for students wishing to attend 
a United Negro College Fund member institution; and a third, the 
GospelFest Music Scholarships, awards scholarships for students 
interested in majoring in music.

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  The Tri-State McDonald's Owners have also partnered with Ronald 
McDonald House Charities to offer an additional $175,000 in 
scholarships for HACER, a scholarship program for area students of 
Hispanic heritage. Combined in these four scholarship programs, 
McDonald's owners will contribute $350,000 in college scholarships to 
students in the Tri-State community.
  These scholarship programs are just one part of the McDonald's 
Owners' continuing commitment to education and the communities in which 
they operate. The Tri-State Owners support reading incentive programs 
and other initiatives for elementary school students. Additionally, 
they sponsor programs that teach parents the importance of immunizing 
young children, and instruct children on bicycle safety, helmet use, 
and fire safety. The Tri-State McDonald's owners also help support the 
great work that the Ronald McDonald House does for families of young 
cancer victims.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the important contributions Tri-
State McDonald's owners are making to our communities. I urge you and 
all Members of Congress to join me in applauding the McDonald's 
Restaurant Owners of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for their 
continued commitment to education and dedication to programs that help 
ensure a successful future for our children.

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