[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25809]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ``A SALUTE TO HURRICANE 
                              VOLUNTEERS''

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute those individuals 
and organizations that opened their hearts and dedicated both financial 
and emotional support to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and 
Hurricane Rita. All of the states along the Gulf Coast have endured 
terrible hardships during this hurricane season, and I know that the 
generosity of North Texans played a vital role in bringing some peace 
into their lives.
  Today, I want to specifically thank the students from Northwest ISD 
for their outstanding collective fundraising effort. Northwest ISD 
students collected $13,517.58 for Hurricane Katrina victims. 
Additionally, Gilley-Tarpley Associates agreed to match the donation up 
to $5,000.00, for a total of $18,517.58.
  The district-wide relief effort, which began in September, was 
organized by the Northwest High School Student Council, PAL, and the 
Key Club organizations.
  I stand here today to sincerely thank the students in Northwest ISD 
and Gilley-Tarpley Associates for their generous donation. I am proud 
to call these people fellow Texans. Through their contribution, they 
not only stand as devoted and giving American citizens, but they serve 
as an inspiration to others.

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