[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 055 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE MID-
                             ATLANTIC, INC.

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to honor the 20th Anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation 
of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
  The Foundation's mission is pure and simple--to give children facing 
illnesses such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, and heart disease something 
positive to think about instead of doctors visits, medicines, or 
hospitals, by granting them their greatest wish. Whether a wish is to 
meet a sports hero or movie star, or to receive a home computer, the 
Foundation dedicates itself to making each child feel special.
  The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. has served more 
than 3,800 children that reside in the D.C. Metropolitan Area and 
Delaware. The organization is one of seventy-seven chapters of the 
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Thanks to the work of thousands of 
Northern Virginia residents, the Foundation has been able to make these 
children's wishes come true.
  I would like to take a moment to recognize several Northern Virginia 
residents who serve the Foundation as Board Members. They include John 
Elmes, Jeffrey Gabardi, Patty Gioia, David Joubran, Nancy Kfoury, Dr. 
Damon Moore, Norma Ramsey, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Jay Tompkins, and 
Foundation President and C.E.O. Ralph Nappi, Jr. It is the dedication 
of these people, along with numerous other D.C. Metropolitan residents 
who help to make wishes come true for these special children.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage my colleagues and others to 
learn more about this wonderful organization. The joy and hope that the 
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic has brought to children for 
the past 20 years is a shining example of the American spirit. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing the Foundation continued success and 
in applauding their accomplishments.

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