[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 169 (Saturday, December 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING THE MORROW-STEVENS FOUNDATION ON 10 YEARS OF OPERATIONS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Geraldine and Alan Graham on the 10th anniversary of 
operations of the Morrow-Stevens Foundation, a non-profit organization 
they created to provide college scholarships to needy students. 
Recognizing the importance of education, and the significant challenge 
that financial hardships often pose to otherwise dedicated students, 
Geraldine and Alan incorporated the Foundation in 1999 and began 
awarding scholarships the following year. The Foundation's scholarships 
are all-encompassing, providing full tuition, room and board, and book 
stipends for four years of post-secondary education. Long-time 
residents of Virginia, Geraldine and Alan set up the Morrow-Stevens 
Foundation Scholarship to be available to deserving students in two of 
the lowest-income counties in the Commonwealth. To date, the Foundation 
has awarded eight scholarships and has had five graduates. Its ongoing 
operation will continue to enable additional deserving, but 
underprivileged students the opportunity for education and a greater 
ability to shape their futures.
  Madam Speaker, ensuring a quality education for our children is one 
of our most important responsibilities, and I urge my colleagues to 
commend Geraldine and Alan Graham and the Morrow-Stevens Foundation for 
their selfless work in furtherance of that goal and wish them continued 
success in their noble efforts.

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