[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E487-E488]
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                        HONORING BEVERLY HANSON

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of one of my 
constituents, Ms. Beverly Hanson of Oceanside.

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  Several months ago, Southeast Asia was devastated by a tsunami. This 
terrible tragedy claimed the lives of countless thousands of people and 
caused horrific damage to the lives of those who survived it. Ms. 
Hanson was deeply touched and saddened by the lives of the children 
affected. Seeking to make a difference in the lives of these 
traumatized children, she started a toy drive she called ``Teddy Bears 
for Tsunami Children.''
  Ms. Hansen set up boxes with signs at local retail establishments, 
banks, and nonprofit organizations requesting donations of new and 
previously loved clean teddy bears and small, plush toys. The first 
shipment of 240 stuffed animals left San Diego for India, tightly 
packed into the suitcases and duffle bags of 62 doctors and nurses with 
Project Compassion. Approximately 300 more animals were sent in a 
package to Sri Lanka by Debbie and Mano Appapillai of Carmel Valley, 
California. Ms. Hanson is currently collecting 500 or more toys which 
will find their new homes this month. Ms. Hanson has worked very hard 
to publicize her project into North San Diego County. She utilized 
newspapers, drop off points, and television to get her message out. Her 
determination and effort are rare and worthy of the highest praise. Mr. 
Speaker, I am honored to have Beverly Hanson as a constituent.

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