[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE 18TH ANNUAL FREMONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2001

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to the 18th 
Annual Fremont Festival of the Arts sponsored by the Fremont Chamber of 
Commerce. The two-day Festival, to be held on July 28 and 29, 2001, is 
expected to attract over 450,000 attendees and has become a model of 
success for the modern festival. This single event provides some 
$400,000 in contributions to non-profits for the betterment of 
communities in Fremont, California.
  Over 780 artists, 35 culinary selections and 20 bands will be 
featured at the Festival. Three thousand volunteers give willingly of 
their time to contribute to the Festival's success.
  It takes generous and concerned individuals, such as the volunteers, 
to reach out and make a difference, ensuring promise and opportunity 
for this and future generations. It also takes the support of business 
sponsors and patrons to ensure the success of the Festival.
  The Festival typifies the spirit of community service, which is alive 
and thriving in Fremont. I am proud to salute the efforts of this 
year's Festival Chairman, David M. O'Hara, the organizers, the 
volunteers, the sponsors and the patrons of the Fremont Festival of the 
Arts for their generous and untiring efforts to ensure continued 
success.

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