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Presenting the donation to Senator Bruno are (from the left): Brother Christopher J. Belleman, Principal; Tim Leonard, Middle School Senate V.P.; and Dan O�Connor, Senate President. |
Middle School Students Raised $2,500 For WTC Relief Fund
Thursday, December 6, 2001
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today was presented a check from students of LaSalle Institute in Troy. The $2,500 donation will go to the World Trade Center Relief Fund which helps families recover from the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City.
"The horrifying, tragic events of September 11 have also revealed the extraordinary strength and generosity of the people of New York and the entire nation," said Senator Bruno. "The students here at LaSalle certainly represent the very best that America has to offer. Their initiative and diligence in raising this money will be a great help to families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks."
The students� donation was raised through two methods. Shortly after the attacks, the students took up a collection in their homerooms to help the victims and their families. Later, the middle school student senate chose to donate the proceeds of their November 9 dance to the relief fund.
The purpose of the World Trade Center Relief Fund is to assist the families and dependents of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This fund is for the benefit of all victims both injured and deceased, including innocent civilians, the dedicated firefighters, policemen, Port Authority officers, Emergency Medical Personnel and relief workers. After the monetary needs of these affected people have been addressed, consideration may be given to other related relief and recovery expenses.
LaSalle Institute is a Catholic school, founded in 1850 by the Christian Brothers in Troy, serving young men in grades six through twelve.
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