[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25135]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING TEXARKANA, TX, T.J. MAXX ACCOMPLISHMENT

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
generosity of my constituents in Texarkana, TX, for their efforts to 
help children in need during back-to-school shopping last month.
  For over twenty years, T.J. Maxx has partnered with Save the Children 
to help raise money for and awareness about their programs in the 
United States. These include early childhood development, literacy, 
nutrition and physical activity programs that are implemented through 
partnerships with schools and community organizations serving low-
income children in rural communities.
  On August 31st, T.J. Maxx concluded its in-store ``Happy Hearts'' 
campaign that raised $1.47 million for Save the Children. I thank all 
who contributed to this great cause, but I am especially pleased that 
the T.J. Maxx store that raised the most money per customer was in my 
district, in Texarkana, Texas.
  Considering all the demands that individuals have on their time and 
money, I applaud the customers in the Texarkana area who generously 
donated to the worthy cause of Save the Children. T.J. Maxx is giving 
communities across the country the opportunity to help those in need, 
and I heartily applaud their efforts.

                          ____________________