[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I recognize the fundraising efforts 
of the National Funeral Directors Association NFDA. The NFDA is the 
largest funeral service organization in the world and is dedicated to 
funeral service professionalism and quality.
  The recent tsunami tragedy in South Asia has created a desperate need 
for monetary donations to charitable organizations participating in the 
relief effort. In a direct response to President Bush's nationwide 
appeal to assist tsunami victims, the NFDA has established the Funeral 
Service Asian Relief Fund. The NFDA has asked its members, funeral 
service suppliers, and domestic and international allied organizations 
to contribute to this endeavor. All contributions will be directed to 
an appropriate charitable organization.
  The generosity and caring of the funeral service industry was 
demonstrated during past humanitarian crises such as the September 11th 
terrorist attack and the Oklahoma City bombing. This new effort further 
proves the commitment of the NFDA to utilizing its resources for the 
benefit of those experiencing great hardship. I commend the charity of 
the members of the National Funeral Directors Association during this 
time of need in South Asia.

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