[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 156 (Tuesday, November 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2001

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend All Saints 
Episcopal School from my home town in Lubbock, TX, for their 
outstanding efforts to help those who were affected by the tragic 
events of September 11. Due to heightened security issues in 
Washington, DC, 25 students from All Saints were forced to cancel their 
school trip to our Nation's capital. Nonetheless, on September 24, 
2001, the All Saints Episcopal school chapel held a service and donated 
the offering to the New York City Relief Fund. All Saints Episcopal was 
able to make a donation of nearly $8,000 to the victims' families 
through the American Red Cross.
  This U.S.A. Blue Ribbon School of Excellence is also participating in 
an ongoing endeavor to raise money for the Afghan Children's Relief 
fund. More than 10 million children in Afghanistan suffer from the 
effects of Taliban repressive policies. Over the past 20 years Afghan 
children and their families have faced war, earthquakes, drought, and 
poverty. Now, many of them live in refugee camps where there is not 
enough food and water, or warm blankets to protect them from the cold 
winds of the brutal Afghan winter. The students' donation to the 
American Fund for Afghan Children will help feed and shelter children 
living in this cruel environment.
  The students' motivation set an inspirational path which should 
encourage Americans to continue this humanitarian effort. It is with 
great pride that I recognize All Saints Episcopal School for their 
tremendous accomplishments and dedication to the United States.

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