[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        O'DEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay humble tribute to the 
students, teachers and parents of O'Dea Elementary School in Colorado 
for their efforts to help the needy during the holidays. I commend the 
faculty of the school as well as all the students, parents and 
individuals who contributed to their special canned food drive. Their 
selfless dedication has provided warmth, comfort and happiness to 
families in Colorado. That the school produced over 1,200 pounds of 
food, and funds from candy cane sales for the benefit of the needy is 
testament to the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas and Hanukkah. 
Let us remember, as these good people have, that the holiday season is 
one of giving, one of joy, and one of hope. Let the childrens' example 
during the holidays be a beacon to us all throughout the year.

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