[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1843]
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                HONORING THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BOISE

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2005

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Assistance 
League of Boise and commend them on all of their efforts to help local 
children. The League has established a program called Operation School 
Bell. This program distributes new clothing, a new coat, and an age 
appropriate hygiene kit to children who would not have these essential 
items otherwise.
  We will never be able to measure what this program achieves. If 
Operation School Bell did not exist, these children would not have new 
clothes to wear to school. The enhanced self-esteem each child receives 
can't be measured, but is noticed by all who participate.
  When a child feels good about how they look and fit in, they perform 
better at school, are happier people, and are less likely to get into 
trouble. This impact on our society is tremendous.
  I want to thank and congratulate all who participate in the League to 
make this possible. You truly touch lives and it does not go unnoticed.

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