[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2892]
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HONORING THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AT WAXHAW ELEMENTARY 
                                 SCHOOL

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2009

  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor and recognize the 
students, teachers and administrators at Waxhaw Elementary School in 
Waxhaw, North Carolina. During the month of November, Waxhaw Elementary 
students collected 2,742 food items for the school's 2009 Food Drive.
  The food went to provide Thanksgiving meals to twenty-five families 
in the area. Families were able to come to the school to ``shop'' for 
Thanksgiving items, and were able to select either a ham or a turkey to 
complete their meal.
  At a time when families across our area struggle to put food on the 
table, I am so impressed by the compassion and willingness to help 
others shown by the Waxhaw Elementary family. Students not only 
contributed to the food drive, but were able to experience the reward 
that comes with helping others. What better lesson can we teach our 
young people, especially during the holiday season?
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to say that I represent Waxhaw Elementary 
School. In a day and age where people tend to think only of themselves, 
here is a shining example of a group of young people who have reached 
out to make their community a better place by helping the less 
fortunate. I hope that this wonderful effort will continue at Waxhaw 
Elementary for many years to come.

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