[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E137]
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  RECOGNIZING THE FOUNTAIN HILLS CHAPTER OF FCCLA FOR THEIR GENEROUS 
                 EFFORTS TO AID THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fountain 
Hills chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 
for its service project ``To Uganda, Love Fountain Hills.'' This town-
wide drive to collect backpack and school supplies will culminate with 
members of the FCCLA traveling to Uganda to distribute the donations to 
local school children.
  The fundraiser began in December of 2008 and is expected to last 
until the group travels to Uganda in the summer. So far, it has 
collected more than $11,000 from friends, parents, teachers, and 
generous community members. In addition to delivering the school 
supplies while in Uganda, the FCCLA plans to serve in construction and 
well digging crews, schools, food banks, and health clinics.
  I am particularly proud, Madam Speaker, to recognize Claire 
McWilliams, a Fountain Hills High School teacher and FCCLA sponsor. 
Claire coordinated the entire project and continues to serve as an 
inspiration to her community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Fountain Hills chapter of FCCLA and its sponsor, Claire McWilliams, for 
their selfless work to raise money and collect supplies for the 
children of Uganda.

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