[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 163 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ALVIN ISD ``THE DAY'' OF SERVICE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2018

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Superintendent 
James ``Buck'' Gilcrease and the Alvin Independent School District's 
for hosting their ``The Day'' of Service project, held on September 8, 
2018.
  ``The Day'' is a way for the entire student body and staff of Alvin 
ISD to show their gratitude to the Alvin community. ``The Day'' is 
about coming together as a school district and expressing appreciation, 
but also working to instill a sense of service within the student body.
  During Hurricane Harvey, many students gave their time and talent to 
help folks in need. One year later, to recognize the anniversary of 
Hurricane Harvey, the student body came together to make the community 
a better place for the first annual ``The Day''. This year, 20,000 
students and staff members showed up to engage in a multitude of 
service projects. These projects included providing gift bags to first 
responders, washing cars for local police stations, picking up trash in 
neighborhoods, and holding roadside prayer. This is tremendous 
community spirit that deserves recognition.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, thank 
you again to Superintendent Gilcrease, the staff and students at the 
Alvin Independent School District for their first annual ``The Day'' of 
Service. I thank them for their dedication to improving our Alvin 
community.

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