[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 27, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE FIFTH GRADERS AT SHOEMAKER SCHOOL IN MACUNGIE, 
                              PENNSYLVANIA

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I stand before you today to 
recognize a select number of outstanding students from Macungie, 
Pennsylvania. I was honored to hear of a tremendous service that these 
fine young boys and girls did at Shoemaker School in November of last 
year.
  Seventy-five fifth graders in the Community Service Club of Shoemaker 
School conducted a walk-a-thon to raise money for paralyzed veterans 
across the United States through the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The 
walk-a-thon occurred over several school days, where the children 
walked during breaks during the school day. Some children even 
sacrificed their lunches and walked in the rain and cold weather just 
to raise a few more dollars.
  These fine young Americans set a wonderful example to men, women, and 
children everywhere. With a little initiative and a lot of heart, the 
fifth graders at Shoemaker School were able to help paralyzed veterans 
throughout our great Nation. I commend each and everyone of these 
dedicated, selfless children, and it is an honor for me to recognize 
them today. 

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