[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 14 (Thursday, February 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO OVERLAND TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise today to 
congratulate the students and staff of Overland Trail Middle School of 
Brighton, Colorado for their work in a recent charity clothing drive. 
Over the course of one week, the students and parents combined to 
donate 850 pounds of clothing to needy residents of the town of 
Brighton.
  This is yet another example of the schools dedication to improving 
the world in which we live. In the fall of 2001, the students 
contributed to the Twin Towers fund which was set up to support the 
families of uniformed service personnel lost in the September 11 
tragedy. The Fort Lupton Press writes, ``. . . it's nice to see area 
students contributing their time and money to such worthy causes around 
the Brighton area as well as on the East Coast.''
  It Is an honor for the state of Colorado to have such a generous 
group of students, teachers, and parents. Philanthropic work is a great 
legacy of the United States and I am proud to see that it is being 
carried by citizens of all ages. On behalf of the citizens of Colorado, 
I ask the House to join me in extending congratulations to the 
students, staff and parents of Overland Trail Middle School.

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