[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 123 (Thursday, September 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1673]
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION FOR KIDS DAY AMERICA/INTERNATIONAL

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                         HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a special community 
event that will take place in Lima, Ohio. I am pleased to announce that 
the second annual ``Kids Day America/International'' will occur 
September 22, 2001. This special day is set aside to address health, 
safety and environmental issues that affect us as individuals and as a 
community. It was founded for the purpose of educating families and 
communities about these important social issues. I am glad to report 
that it has succeeded admirably.
  More than 1,300 communities have taken part in this event and more 
than 1,000,000 children and their families have enjoyed this day across 
the globe. With the assistance and support of thousands of local police 
departments, county sheriff offices, dentists, and photographers who 
volunteer their time, all these children completed Child Safety ID 
cards.
  I join Mayors, Governors, Senators, and Representatives who have 
endorsed Kids Day America/International Chiropractors have also 
contributed greatly in helping our communities' children. Dr. Kay 
Heaston of Network Chiropractic of Lima is also volunteering her time 
and skills for this event.
  This year the event in Lima will benefit DARE. Officer Bob Stoodt 
will attend, with the DARE mascot ``Daren'' the lion, to fingerprint ID 
children. Doctors will be doing spinal screenings; Huntington Bank will 
be sending Winnie the Pooh and friends. The Lima Fire Department will 
bring a fire truck and their mascot. Lima City officers will inspect 
for car seat safety. Girl Scouts will have environmental presentations. 
As communities rally in support of our great nation, this event will 
allow families to protect their children even more.
  Mr. Speaker, once again allow me to voice my strong support for this 
worthy event and those supporting it.

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