[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 71 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E831]
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               HONORING SOUTH ABINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2012

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor South Abington 
Elementary School, and a very special group of third grade students, 
recognizing their efforts to found and promote the Paws for Peace 
initiative.
  Inspired by a children's book, Paws for Peace is an initiative 
started by six third-grade students from South Abington Elementary, 
with one goal: end the cruelty and suffering of animals in puppy mills. 
Many puppy mills engage in inhuman practices, including forcing dogs to 
live their entire lives in cages.
  Paws for Peace encourages people to adopt animals from local shelters 
and pet rescues, rather than turning to puppy mills, using the slogan 
``Adopt, don't shop!'' Through local and social media, members of Paws 
for Peace have been able to spread their message of animal welfare and 
humanity, creating a great impact throughout the 10th District.
  With the assistance of Principal Robert D. Bugno, and teachers Judy 
Szymanski and Emily Saslo, third graders Olivia Arcuri, Paige Caskey, 
Ashley Hamilton, Christina Leo, Gianna Marturano, Mattie McGuinness, 
and Grace Phillips have truly made a difference in their community. 
They have demonstrated a heartfelt commitment to their cause, and I am 
proud to applaud their efforts here today.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my constituents, and ask my colleagues 
to join me in praising their commitment to all walks of life in 
Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.

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