[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 20459-20460]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL NORTH'S AMERICAN SPIRIT TOWARD VICTIMS 
                      OF THE BESLAN SCHOOL TRAGEDY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to say thank you to one 
of my hometown schools, Lewisville High School North located in 
Lewisville, Texas. The students of Lewisville High School North 
enthusiastically participated in a card giving program for the victims 
of the Beslan school tragedy.
  Before departing for my mission to Russia, I asked several local 
schools if they would like to create, draw, color or write greeting 
cards to the survivors and grieving families. The response was 
overwhelming. I was honored to be able to present hundreds of colorful 
cards to patients and families.

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  During my time in Russia, I had the opportunity to visit survivors 
recuperating at two hospitals. The visits were moving and tearful, but 
you could see the hearts of American students truly shining in the eyes 
of the Russian children. I was truly privileged to represent the United 
States, and especially grateful to be able to share wonderful cards 
full of encouragement and joy.
  Again, thank you, the students of Lewisville High School North and to 
Sasha Watson for the fifty personalized cards containing Russian 
phrases and for your kindheartedness and thoughtfulness. Your words 
strongly conveyed the spirit of the American people and our commitment 
to build relations with countries dedicated to combating global 
terrorism.

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