[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E44]
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  TO COMMEND ANNANDALE TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON BEING AWARDED THE 
                         BLOOM COMMUNITY GRANT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Annandale Terrace Elementary School on being named a recipient of a 
$2,000 Bloom Community Grant.
  Bloom, a large grocery store chain, is committed to being a ``good 
neighbor'' to the communities in which its stores are located. Bloom is 
opening a new store in Annandale, Va., and in conjunction with this 
opening, announced a grant competition between local area public 
schools with a grand prize of $2,000. In order to qualify for 
consideration, each participating school submitted a proposal for a 
project that would ``benefit mind, body and soul for the entire 
community.''
  The student body of Annandale Terrace Elementary School includes a 
large percentage of students who live in apartments and may not have 
sufficient access to outdoor physical activities. Annandale Terrace 
Principal Christina R. Dickens recognized this difficulty and 
coordinated the effort to submit a proposal to create an outdoor 
exercise path throughout the fields on the school. This exercise path 
would be oriented to the students but would be open to the entire 
community when school is not in session. This project, once completed, 
will help to create an environment that encourages physical activity 
and a healthy lifestyle.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Principal Dickens and Annandale Terrace Elementary School on being 
awarded the Bloom Community Grant. I would also like to express my 
gratitude to Bloom for their investment in the well-being of the 
Annandale community.