[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 138 (Saturday, October 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2016]
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                   4TH ANNUAL WESTFIELD WORKS WONDERS

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                         HON. JAMES H. MALONEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 28, 2000

  Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to 
bring to the attention of my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
an event in my state of Connecticut that benefits so many, many people.
  On Sunday, November 19, 2000, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the 
Westfields Shoppingtowns, a group of regional shopping malls, will hold 
its fourth annual Westfield Works Wonders. This event has raised nearly 
$825,000 in the last three years. The proceeds are donated to 
Connecticut's schools, hospitals and charities across the state. The 
goal for next month's event is to raise an additional $400,000, for a 
four year total of about $1.2 million.
  This is a tremendous effort on the part of the member malls in 
Meriden, Enfield, Trumbull and Milford. The management of Westfields 
Shoppingtowns are to be commended for taking up this cause and 
providing the leadership necessary to achieve it. Of course, it is the 
more than 6,000 retail and food service employees at the malls and the 
estimated 138,000 shoppers who will attend the event that deserve at 
least as much of the credit. In addition, a force of thousands of 
volunteers from over 375 participating non-profit organizations have 
worked for months to sell the tickets for this special evening of 
giving.
  For the small price of $5.00 per ticket, shoppers enjoy special 
discounts, in-store promotions, prize giveaways, entertainment, 
celebrity appearances, refreshments, free gift wrapping and other 
benefits. All ticket proceeds are then donated to the nonprofit 
organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, in the hectic, day to day activities that occupy so many 
of us today, it is refreshing to know that so many of our fellow 
citizens are devoted to helping others in their communities. I ask that 
you and all Members of Congress join with me in congratulating everyone 
involved with Westfield Works Wonders, and express our hope for a most 
successful event.

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