[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 71 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION FOR THE DREAM

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the efforts of all 
fundraising efforts for the MLK Memorial and in particular the ``Santa 
Cruz Foundation For The Dream.'' As you know, Congress has approved the 
design and building of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the 
National Mall in Washington D.C. Congress has vowed to financially 
assist as much as they can for the construction of the memorial, but 
substantial monetary donations by American people are still necessary 
to commence construction of this Memorial.
  The MLK Memorial has drawn the attention and efforts of Americans 
nationwide. Celebrities, such as Morgan Freeman and Halle Berry have 
volunteered their time and services in fundraising efforts by 
participating in Public-Service Announcements that intend to educate 
and initiate the public's involvement in the Memorial's construction. 
Furthermore, such corporations as Toyota and Tommy Hilfiger Inc. have 
become highly involved in fundraising by special endorsements and 
hosting a celebrity golf tournament raising $1.5 million for the 
memorial. In addition to these celebrity and, corporate efforts, our 
local efforts should be recognized too as key contributors to the MLK 
Memorial.
  Led by the ``Santa Cruz Foundation For The Dream'', the people of 
Santa Cruz County have embarked on a tireless effort to raise 
consciousness of Martin Luther King, Jr. teachings. Additionally, they 
have been working extensively on obtaining funds for the Memorial. This 
foundation has initiated a movement to incorporate a conscience-
awareness program in area schools ``Kids for King.'' Building from 
these efforts, the foundation hopes that local governments, businesses, 
families, and individuals will participate in the collective effort of 
raising funds and awareness for the Memorial.
  In recognition of Santa Cruz County's efforts, I support including on 
the Founding Members Wall on the Memorial, an acknowledgement for ``the 
People of Santa Cruz, California''. With Santa Cruz County's continuing 
efforts in the memorial effort, I am hopeful this founding members 
acknowledgement will occur.

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