HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -- On Saturday, March 28, 2009 Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) attended Hillsborough High School’s “Shelter from the Storm 4” fundraising event. During the event, Lance presented students with a copy of a special tribute he submitted to the Congressional Record commending their efforts.

The text of Lance’s tribute is pasted below.

HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
HONORABLE LEONARD LANCE OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, March 23, 2009

Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of high school students from the Seventh Congressional District who are volunteering their time to help those in need throughout the world.

Specifically, I would like to commend hundreds of Hillsborough High School students who are volunteering for an annual fundraising event known as Shelter From The Storm 4. The event takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2009 and will raise funds to help students in Haiti and Honduras have access to pure, clean drinking water.

The students have recognized that access to clean water is so basic—yet so precious to disadvantaged communities around the world. The funds Hillsborough High School students raise will help purchase water filters, rainwater collection compartments and provide education on proper sanitation.

Organized by students, Shelter From The Storm 4 will feature numerous educational guest speakers, a three-hour concert and a special festival.

Several dozen student organizations at Hillsborough High School are playing important roles in the event’s success, such as the Rotary Club and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I also commend the leadership of all the teachers involved, who provided guidance to the students throughout the planning stages and implementation of the fundraiser.

Madam Speaker, I am proud to commend all of the Hillsborough High School students who are involved with this special fundraising event. These students are clearly working hard to make a difference and help those in need.

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