[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                PAYING TRIBUTE TO PLATEAU VALLEY SCHOOL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the students of Plateau Valley School of Colbran, Colorado 
and thank them for their dedication to helping the victims of the 
terrible attacks of September 11th. As we all look for a way to help 
our nation come through these tragic and difficult times, let the 
efforts of the Plateau Valley students serve as a model for ways to 
contribute to this great and worthy endeavor. The children have 
tirelessly worked to raise funds to assist the victims and I am honored 
to recognize their achievements before this body of Congress and this 
nation.
  Four days after the September 11th attacks on our cities, the 
students began an effort to raise money to donate to worthy charities 
in New York City. They began the Pennies for People campaign as way to 
raise such funding. Accepting pennies at a time, the students have 
raised the incredible amount of $3,437.31 to donate to the charity of 
their choice. What charity would receive this donation has been the 
concern of great speculation by the students for some time. Recently, 
through a school wide vote, the Children's Feeding Network was 
designated the recipient of all the students's hard work. Through the 
charity, the donated funds will provide the necessary essentials to 
children who have lost parents in the World Trade Center attack. This 
is a wonderful charity directly assisting those in need and I am proud 
Plateau Valley Middle School has selected Children's Family Network as 
the recipient of their efforts.
  Mr. Speaker it gives me great pleasure to recognize the students of 
Plateau Valley School and commend them for their desire to assist their 
fellow citizens. They have shown great kindness and compassion through 
their efforts and I am honored to represent them before this body of 
Congress today. Their dedication and commitment to a noble cause have 
brought great credit to themselves, their community, and a thankful 
nation. I would like to extend to them a thank you, good luck, and keep 
up their hard work because all of you have made a difference in these 
children's lives.

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