[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 41 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE FALLEN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS FUND

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2007

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I want to recognize the tremendous 
generosity and compassion of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund. The 
organization's contribution to the men and women protecting our country 
should be commended.
  The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund began as a conversation between 
three friends, Christopher Cornelius, Tino DelSignore, and John 
Gingrell in December 2005. Christopher, a veteran, had just returned 
from visiting some wounded soldiers and had seen the hardships endured 
by the families who had lost loved ones. After sharing his experiences, 
the three friends decided to do something to ease the effects of war on 
our brave soldiers and their families.
  Together they created the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, a 
volunteer non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting U.S. 
soldiers and their families. Since its inception, the Fallen and 
Wounded Soldiers Fund has held dinners, auctions, and various community 
events to raise funds and awareness to their cause. In 2006, I am proud 
to say that the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund raised over $100,000 
in donations that have benefited numerous families in Michigan.
  On February 24, 2007, The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund held their 
second annual dinner. This event drew over 600 people and raised over 
$75,000 that will be donated to organizations like Homes For The 
Troops, Special Operations Warrior Fund, and Michigan Paralyzed 
Veterans of America. In addition the proceeds will be used to help 
fallen soldiers' children attend college, fly out family members to 
visit the wounded, and assist in adapting the homes of disabled 
soldiers for handicapped accessibility.
  Today I salute the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund for their 
tireless efforts on behalf of our courageous men and women in the armed 
services. Theirs is a shining example of the altruism that embodies the 
American spirit.

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