[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO TRAVIS HAYWARD

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Travis Hayward of 
Ft. Collins, Colorado. Travis looked to the needs of our nation's 
children by organizing a toy and book drive to benefit those affected 
by the September 11th terrorist attacks. For this, Mr. Speaker, the 
United States Congress should commend him.
  Travis donated toys and books to the East Harlem Tutorial Program 
after his elementary school teacher asked her students to donate one 
stuffed animal to the program. Travis thought this was a good start, 
but wanted Colorado students to give more. Through a valiant effort, 
Travis organized his peers to participate in this program. Travis 
believes a simple stuffed animal could make a difference to a suffering 
child because it gives them something to hug when they are upset. With 
the help of his family, Travis hopes to collect 220 stuffed animals and 
books.
  In a recent edition of The Coloradoan, Travis' mother, Pat Hayward, 
said, ``We know there are many ways that the community is getting 
involved, but this is just one of our ways of connecting. We wanted to 
do a kid-to-kid thing.'' Travis' dedication and empathy toward children 
in need epitomizes the compassion of America's youth.
  As a citizen of Colorado's Fourth Congressional District, Travis 
Hayward is truly an amazing, young role model. He not only makes his 
community proud, but also his state and country. I ask the House to 
join me in extending its warmest congratulations to Mr. Travis Hayward.

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