[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 108 (Monday, July 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 2015 NATIONAL CAPITAL ``A CINDERELLA BALL'' AND THE 
                  TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOUSE, INC.

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 2015 National 
Capital ``A Cinderella Ball'' and the tenth anniversary of The House, 
Inc.
   Founded in 2005, The House, Inc. is a nationally recognized youth 
development program and offers out-of-school programs for pre-teens and 
teens in the greater Washington metropolitan region. Named by the 
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington as ``One of the Best,'' 
The House ensures that our youth are equipped with the knowledge and 
skills needed to become future leaders.
   The House, Inc. is also the founder of the National Capital ``A 
Cinderella Ball,'' which has been held annually in Washington, D.C., 
since 2006. The Ball, which honors military families whose children are 
affected by a disability or life-threatening illness, provides the 
opportunity for children who are sometimes sidelined from social events 
to enjoy a formal event featuring dinner, entertainment, and awards 
presentation. This is a moving and rewarding evening for these students 
and their families, and it is entirely organized by teen members of The 
House, Inc. Student Leadership Center.
   This year The House, Inc. Student Leadership Center is honored to 
have the First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, 
serving as Honorary Chair of the Ball. Alongside the First Lady, former 
Secretary of State, Colin L. Powell and Mrs. Alma J. Powell are 
recognized as 2015 Honorary Committee Members. Washington Redskin 
quarterback, Robert Griffin III, whose parents both served in the 
United States Army, will be a featured speaker, and entertainment will 
be provided by Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist, dance music 
entertainer and actor, Chris Brown.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
National Capital Area ``A Cinderella Ball'' and the tenth anniversary 
of The House, Inc. I thank the Student Leadership Center for its 
tireless efforts on behalf of teens in our community and its dedication 
to creating brighter futures for the youth of Prince William County, 
Virginia.

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