[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE 5TH GRADE STUDENTS OF PECAN CREEK ELEMENTARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the superior 
community service and dedication of the 5th grade students from Pecan 
Creek Elementary School in Denton, Texas. These students volunteered 
many hours to illustrate a children's book, More Than Just a Mvule 
Tree, which raised money to plant trees in Uganda.
  The students' teacher, Ms. Natalie Mead, helped with the project, 
which sold 600 copies of the 24-page first edition book. The sales of 
those books, along with sponsorships, filled the village of Wonkonge in 
Uganda with 170 Mvule trees.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I stand here today to 
recognize these students and their teacher. The students of Pecan Creek 
Elementary School's 5th Grade class have shown commitment to their 
local and international community. I am honored to represent them in 
the 26th District of Texas.

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