[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 21 (Thursday, February 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E196-E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S DANCE MARATHON

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2011

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for 
the Northwestern University Dance Marathon, one of the largest entirely 
student-run philanthropies in the world.
  Created in 1975 by students at Northwestern, the annual Dance 
Marathon is just one example of Northwestern University's strong 
commitment to bring the university body together with the nearby 
community to raise money for a good cause. Last years' Marathon rose 
over $850,000 for charity and organizers expect an even bigger amount 
for this year's charitable recipient, the Children's Heart Foundation.

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  I would like to thank all the dancers, supporters, and organizers of 
this terrific event. This year's Northwestern University Dance 
Marathon, will take place from March 4th through March 6th, 2011. It is 
a great opportunity to spend time with members of the community on 
behalf of a great cause.

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