[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 68 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
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          COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING TEAM OF THE QUEST PROGRAM

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2002

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Community 
Problem Solving Team of the Quest Program at the Dr. John Howard, Jr. 
School in East Orange, New Jersey. The September 11th tragedy has made 
them aware of the tremendous needs that follow a tragedy as well as the 
vast patriotic spirit that we possess as a country thus they decided to 
assist people who have experienced a personal tragedy in their lives so 
that their situation will be improved for a period of time.
  This group of 12 fourth and fifth graders has become increasingly 
concerned about people who are experiencing difficulties in their own 
lives due to personal loss or economic strain. Thus they have striven 
to assist these members of the community through various means 
including: volunteering in an after school program for homeless 
children, visiting hospital patients, collecting for a toy drive for 
needy children, collecting canned goods and nonperishable foods for 
needy families and a food pantry. In addition, this group has received 
numerous grants and donations from organizations that have recognized 
the great potential that this group possesses.
  These outstanding students will represent New Jersey at the 
International Competition in Storrs, Connecticut, June 5-11, 2002, 
having placed first in the New Jersey junior division of the Problem 
Solving Component of the International Future Problem Solving Program. 
It is with great pride that I recognize the Community Problem Solving 
Team of the Quest Program in East Orange, New Jersey. These young 
people have taken great strides to assist the members of their 
community and to see that they have a part in securing a healthy future 
for our country. Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues here in the 
U.S. House of Representatives join me is wishing the Quest Program 
continued success.

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