[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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               HONORING HIDDEN TREASURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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                            HON. JIM DeMINT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind my friends in this 
chamber that freedom in America is created not by government, but by 
individuals who take responsibility upon themselves and share in the 
responsibilities of community. When citizens take this responsibility, 
local people keep dollars, decisions and freedom in their hands. it is 
my honor several times each year to present the Congressional Spirit of 
Freedom Award to members of the 4th District of South Carolina. This 
non-partisan award goes to individuals, organizations, schools, and 
businesses that go above an beyond the call of duty to advance the 
spirit and ideals of freedom and volunteerism in service to the 
communities of South Carolina.
  It is my pleasure today to honor one such group, the Hidden Treasure 
Christian School in Taylors, SC that has embodied these ideals. This 
school has cared for hundreds of special needs children from all across 
the nation. They are recognized as a model school in ministering to the 
physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual growth of special needs 
children. They have experienced such a demand for enrollment, they are 
expanding into a new educational facility to reach out to more children 
in the community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them 
for the tremendous gift they have given to our community's children, 
the gift of renewed opportunity for success.
  It is an honor to serve constituents of such high character and 
dedication to the service of others. I offer my sincere thanks and best 
wishes for their continued success in bringing freedom and prosperity 
home to all the citizens of the Upstate and South Carolina. I am 
honored to award the Hidden Treasure Christian School with the 
Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award.

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