[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E389]
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               THANKING THE PERSHING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I would like to take a moment 
to recognize a group of Nebraskan students for doing their part to help 
in the Haiti relief efforts. Pershing Elementary students in Lexington, 
Nebraska decided to get involved and each class took part in a penny 
drive in order to provide money to the victims of the earthquake.
  While the entire elementary school took part in the fundraiser, it 
was the third grade class which was the driving force behind raising 
money for Haiti. The students had seen images of the victims and the 
horrible destruction which took place on the island and they took it 
upon themselves to go classroom to classroom, raising $877. The third 
graders raised money so the victims could ``buy supplies and build 
hospitals.''
  I am extremely proud of the elementary students in Lexington. Their 
efforts to help those in need are inspiring; and I thank them for 
helping spread Nebraska generosity. I am grateful to have such 
excellent students in my district.

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