[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 49 (Monday, March 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of 
high school students from the Seventh Congressional District who are 
volunteering their time to help those in need throughout the world.
  Specifically, I would like to commend hundreds of Hillsborough High 
School students who are volunteering for an annual fundraising event 
known as Shelter From The Storm 4. The event takes place on Saturday, 
March 28, 2009 and will raise funds to help students in Haiti and 
Honduras have access to pure, clean drinking water.
  The students have recognized that access to clean water is so basic--
yet so precious to disadvantaged communities around the world. The 
funds Hillsborough High School students raise will help purchase water 
filters, rain-water collection compartments and provide education on 
proper sanitation.
  Organized by students, Shelter From The Storm 4 will feature numerous 
educational guest speakers, a three-hour concert and a special 
festival.
  Several dozen student organizations at Hillsborough High School are 
playing important roles in the event's success, such as the Rotary Club 
and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I also commend the leadership of all 
the teachers involved, who provided guidance to the students throughout 
the planning stages and implementation of the fundraiser.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to commend all of the Hillsborough High 
School students who are involved with this special fundraising event. 
These students are clearly working hard to make a difference and help 
those in need.

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