[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               HONORING JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the John Quincy Adams 
Primary School for their admirable job in raising money for St. Jude 
Children's Research Hospital. Since 1991 the John Quincy Adams School 
has generated $73,197.57 for the hospital through their Math-A-Thon 
program. This program has continued to grow; in just the last year they 
raised over $10,000 to aid children who suffer from heartrending 
illnesses.
  Through the considerable funds raised by the faculty, students, and 
parents of John Quincy Adams, over 160 children are provided with the 
best medical care possible. These funds have gone towards research, 
patient care, and educational programs at St. Jude's. Parents of the 
children are also provided for; money is given to these families to 
provide for their children's medical expenses.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the students, faculty, and 
parents of John Quincy Adams Primary School for making a significant 
difference in the lives of numerous children at the St. Jude Children's 
Research Hospital who suffer from the most tragic childhood diseases. 
They have made a commendable and estimable contribution to others in 
their community.

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