[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 112 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1528]
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                        HONORING KEVIN EISENBERG

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2002

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 
pleasure that I rise to honor Kevin Eisenberg, a student at Corona Del 
Mar High School in Newport Beach, California. Kevin is not you average, 
everyday student; he is motivated, dedicated, and committed to helping 
his fellow Americans who are currently serving and fighting for our 
great nation.
  Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Kevin wanted to 
show his support for the troops who are risking their lives for us, as 
well as remember his late grandfather, Mr. Sam Cooper, who was a 
serviceman in the Navy. Subsequently, he decided to raise money for the 
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, an organization that does not solicit 
donations.
  Kevin used money previously earned to purchase American flags and 
bake apple pies, which he then sold from a stand on Newport Boulevard 
in Costa Mesa. All of the profits, including the initial investment, 
have been presented to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. In 
addition to financially supporting this great agency, he circulated 
information about the organization, helping everyone realize the vital 
role it plays to American service personnel.
  During the six weekends Kevin spent outside at the stand, he raised 
$1500.00. What was important to him was not the amount of money 
actually raised, but more simply, increasing awareness. He wanted his 
fellow Americans to realize the importance of contributing and serving, 
with the hope that a chain reaction would ensue.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House please join me in honoring and 
ccmmending Mr. Kevin Eisenberg for his selflessness, service, and 
devotion to our great nation, and to those who make the ultimate 
sacrifice so we may remain free.

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