[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING DREAM WEAVERS OF SOUTHERN COLORADO

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding community organization in my district, Dream 
Weavers of Southern Colorado. For twenty-one years, Dream Weavers has 
been working hard to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening 
illnesses and today I would like to honor their efforts before this 
body of Congress and this nation.
  Dream Weavers is an inspirational all-volunteer organization founded 
in 1982. Over the last twenty years Dream Weavers has fulfilled the 
dreams of nearly 230 children, organizing vacations at Disney World, 
fishing trips and family reunions. Sometimes a child simply wishes for 
a computer, which the organization is only happy to provide. Dream 
Weavers also hosts frequent events and parties for its wish recipients, 
providing critical and continuing support for children and their 
families. To achieve its goals, Dream Weavers depends on community 
support from local corporations and individuals as well as its annual 
Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser.
  Mr. Speaker, Dream Weavers of Pueblo is an inspirational organization 
that truly makes a difference in the lives of children struggling with 
life-threatening diseases. By focusing on family involvement, Dream 
Weavers provides wonderful opportunities and memories for children, 
parents and siblings, and I am honored to have such a compassionate 
program serving the citizens of my district.

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