[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMEMORATING THE 2018 MARCH FOR LIFE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize the thousands of faithful 
and devoted students descending on Washington, D.C. to attend the March 
for Life Rally. The March for Life began in Washington, D.C., as a 
small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event 
in the world.
  I am proud to represent Peoria Notre Dame High School and Bloomington 
Central Catholic High School, both participating in today's march. I 
applaud the institutions across the country that send their students to 
this event heightening their devotion to the cause.
  These students show true dedication to their beliefs by taking the 
time out of their busy lives to travel across the country to show their 
support for the pro-life movement. I feel it is critical in this day in 
age for young, faithful people to get involved and fight for the 
sanctity of human life. The dedication and energy these student have 
shown are vital to the continued advocacy of pro-life issues.
  This event, and the students and organizers who make it possible, 
deserve to be recognized today as pillars of society and strong 
examples of civic leadership

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