[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1472]
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A TRIBUTE TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 1999 ``TRAIL BLAZING FOR CHILDREN'' 
          AWARDS WEEKEND AND THE RASHEED A. WALLACE FOUNDATION

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor both 
the Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation, host of the 1999 ``Trail Blazing for 
Children'' Award, and the recipients of the named award. Both the 
recipients and the Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation have been instrumental 
in improving the lives of children throughout Philadelphia. In 
addition, I would also like to extend congratulations to the Police 
Athletic League of Philadelphia and Mr. Sonny Hill of the Sonny Hill 
Basketball League on their outstanding accomplishments to youth in the 
Philadelphia community.
  Central to the focus of the Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation has been 
``Enhancing the Quality of Life for All People.'' The commitment of the 
foundation is seen each year during its Annual Coat Drive for the 
Homeless and a series of contributions targeting youth recreation 
programs in the area. Such charitable efforts have been seen throughout 
his professional basketball career.
  The Rasheed A. Wallace Foundation is truly blazing trails for young 
people and the less fortunate in Philadelphia. I salute Rasheed on his 
charitable contributions to our great city and give my best wishes for 
continued success to both the foundation and the award recipients.

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