[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE DRIVE FOR SUPPLIES PROJECT

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievement of the Drive for Supplies project, a community service 
program developed by Learn Shop, Inc., and implemented in conjunction 
with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
  Since its creation in 1999 by Kevin and Louis Newcomer, founders of 
Learn Shop, Inc., the Drive for Supplies project has collected over 
$100,000 in school supplies. In 2008, thanks to the efforts of 
dedicated student and adult volunteers, Drive for Supplies collected 
and distributed over 15,000 pounds of school materials.
  The supplies will be delivered to nonprofit agencies, county schools 
with a large number of low-income students, and needy schools in 
Washington, DC. With the help of international aid organizations, 
supplies will also make their way to needy children overseas.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to commend MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jerry 
Weast, Kevin and Louis Newcomer, and everyone involved in the Drive for 
Supplies project. At a time when it is critical for our country to be a 
leader in conservation and community service, Drive for Supplies is 
leading the way in instilling these important values in our students 
and throughout our community.

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