[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN SUPPORT OF THE WESTFIELD WORKS WONDERS DAY IN ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2001

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the citizens and businesses in my district who take part in the 
``Westfield Works Wonders'' program.
  For the past four years, the Westfield Shoppingtown in Enfield, 
Connecticut, has joined with her sister facilities in Meriden, Trumbull 
and Milford to raise funds to help Connecticut's schools, hopsitals and 
charities. The efforts of thousands of volunteers have resulted in more 
than $1.2 million in funds for Connecticut's worthy institutions.
  For a $5 ticket price, participants get to attend an after hours 
shopping event to kick off the holiday season. Their tickets entitle 
them to special discounts, in-store promotions, major prize giveaways, 
entertainment, refreshments, free photos with Santa and complementary 
gift-wrapping.
  Most of all, ticket-holders and volunteers alike all know that their 
contribution and participation in this event helps to strengthen their 
neighborhoods and bring people together in the Holiday spirit. It is 
for this reason that November 18th is recognized ``Westfield Works 
Wonders Day'' in Enfield, Connecticut.

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