[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 IN HONOR OF THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GLENDALE, RECIPIENT OF THE 2002 
                     ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Assistance 
League of Glendale, represented by President Ginger Whitesell, which 
will receive the 2002 Organization of the Year Award at the 35th annual 
News-Press Achievements Awards at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, 
California on May 15, 2002. Each year, this award is given to an 
organization that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to serving the 
community of Glendale.
  Chartered and incorporated in 1943, for nearly 60 years the 80-member 
league has spearheaded philanthropic projects to respond to the needs 
of the community. The group fulfills these needs in several areas. 
Through its annual Operation School Bell project, clothing is presented 
to youngsters from low-income families. In 2000, 277 youngsters 
received two sets of clothes including underwear, a jacket, sweater and 
one pair of shoes.
  The League organizes an Authors and Illustrators Day, which finances 
visits by published authors and illustrators to five or six elementary 
schools a year. In addition the League annually donates $1,000 to be 
used toward the purchase of books at Glendale elementary schools.
  For the Senior Neighborhood Fellowship program, members are hosts of 
a monthly luncheon for senior citizens, who enjoy a special program and 
fellowship. The group also provides $6,500 annually in scholarships for 
female seniors at all the high schools in Glendale and two women at 
Glendale Community College, including a student in the college re-entry 
program. To help students prepare for the Scholastic Assessment Test 
for entrance into college, League members organize test seminars in the 
fall and spring and hires instructors to teach skills in math and 
English.
  For extraordinary commitment to philanthropy and worthy projects in 
Glendale on behalf of young and old alike, I ask all Members of 
Congress to join me in congratulating the Assistance League of Glendale 
and its President Ginger Whitesell upon receiving the 2002 Organization 
of the Year Award.

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