[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 6 (Monday, February 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
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             TRIBUTE TO LAFAYETTE COUNTY C-1 MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 4, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I take this means to honor Lafayette County 
C-1 Middle School for raising $8,500 for the victims of the tragedy on 
September 11. These patriotic students and teachers designed, produced 
and sold t-shirts to honor the victims in New York City and Washington, 
DC.
  After the attacks of September 11, Rhonda Boedeker and Paulette 
Augustine, teachers at Lafayette County C-1 and Cassie Schmidt, owner 
of Special Tees decided they wanted to do something to help their 
fellow Americans. With the help of fifteen local art students, the 
group worked tirelessly to make their project successful. The students 
and volunteers donated over 180 hours of their time and sold 2,700 t-
shirts. These efforts raised $8,500 that was donated to the American 
Red Cross.
  Mr. Speaker, these philanthropists dedicated their time and efforts 
to help those in need in New York City and Washington, DC. I know that 
Members of the House will join me in paying tribute to their 
outstanding commitment to public service.




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