[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      THE ARC OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my appreciation 
and support for the Arc of Montgomery County. For the past 40 years, 
this organization has sponsored the Fashion Show Benefit each spring as 
its major annual fund-raiser event. The proceeds of this wonderful 
benefit go toward improving the lives of people with mental 
disabilities and their families. Over the years more than 20,000 people 
have attended this event, which has netted about $1.2 million. 
Throughout its history, the Arc of Montgomery County Fashion Show has 
been planned and organized by hundreds of dedicated volunteers, who 
choose a theme, produce publications, coordinate an auction, assemble 
elaborate decorations and market the event. The Arc of Montgomery 
County is proud to be associated with all the volunteers who have 
contributed to the event, and with the program participants who have 
benefitted.
  Mr. Speaker, I too have been proud to be associated with the Arc of 
Montgomery County and their volunteers. I commend them for their 
outstanding achievements.

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