[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING SECOND ANNUAL ABSECON KIDS' ALL-DOGS DOG SHOW

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, a group of impressive young south Jersey 
people, aged 8 to 11, hosted their second annual dog show at a local 
park in Absecon, New Jersey. The event began in 2018 when Grace Marczyk 
watched a dog show and felt bad for the mixed breeds. They weren't 
allowed to compete.
  Grace talked to her friend Zoey. Together, they formed a committee of 
animal lovers, and they hosted a dog show that was inclusive to all 
members of the species.
  The competition is comprised of multiple categories, judged 
exclusively by the kids, and concludes with different prizes being 
awarded for the Best in Show.
  At their first show, the kids raised $650, all of which was donated 
to the Humane Society of Atlantic County. Their second show raised over 
$2,000 for the Humane Society and nearly doubled its participants and 
its sponsors.
  These innovative, enthusiastic young people and their inclusivity and 
love for animals is a truly great thing to see. We are lucky to have 
them as part of our community in south Jersey.
  It is said that a nation is judged by the way it treats its pets. If 
it is, Madam Speaker, these are going to be fine young Americans.

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