[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2014

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize September 12, 
2014 as National School Spirit Day, which was created to recognize the 
great efforts of cheerleaders on behalf of their schools and 
communities. On this day, cheer teams nationwide will galvanize their 
schools to perform community service projects.
  Varsity Brands began National School Spirit Day in 2009 in order to 
highlight all of the ways our nation's cheerleaders and dancers make a 
difference in their schools and communities as mentors, community 
service leaders, and positive role models. As part of National School 
Spirit Day, cheerleaders and dancers will hold pep rallies, and invite 
all students to volunteer with local charities and perform at least 
four hours of community service.
  Students have volunteered in a number of ways including by visiting 
community nursing homes, cleaning school facilities and grounds, 
fundraising for charities, getting involved with the Make-A-Wish 
Foundation, and holding car washes for charity. Since 2009, 
cheerleaders and dancers have pledged more than 500,000 community 
service hours as a result of National School Spirit Day efforts. 
National School Spirit Day is an opportunity for America's future 
leaders to stand out and have a positive impact in their communities.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in recognizing September 12, 
2014 as National School Spirit Day.

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