[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 28 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E334-E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         RECOGNIZING HAMMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S QUILT OF CARING

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and congratulate the 
students of

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Hammel Elementary School for working tirelessly on the Quilts of Caring 
(``tapiz de carino''). These handmade quilts, which they painstakingly 
pieced together, symbolize their commitment to remembering America's 
fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. This project became a reality during 
the past six months because of the hardworking efforts of the entire 
community of Hammel Elementary--students, parents, teachers and 
neighborhood friends who all joined together to create nine beautiful 
quilts.
  Hammel Elementary School's administrator, psychiatric social worker, 
school psychologist and parents united their volunteer efforts to 
assist the students in creating the nine quilts that have been sent to 
my district and Washington offices, the Pentagon, New York Police 
Department, the Fire Department of New York, East Los Angeles Sheriff's 
Station, Los Angeles County Fire Department and the White House. It 
gives me great pride to present such a fine multi-cultural message of 
love, faith, unity and support that is depicted in each quilt.
  It is evident that the children from Hammel Elementary share a common 
vision for a healthier and more peaceful future, and I am proud that 
they have not surrendered to hateful messages of violence or vengeance.
  I commend the students and surrounding community members of Hammel 
Elementary and thank them for portraying such wonderful act of kindness 
and patriotism that serve as a positive reflection of humanity for the 
entire nation.

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