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On the recordJuly 10, 2019
Madam Speaker, a group of impressive young south Jersey people, aged 8 to 11, hosted their second annual dog show at a local park in Absecon, New Jersey. The event began in 2018 when Grace Marczyk watched a dog show and felt bad for the mixed breeds. They weren't allowed to compete. Grace talked to her friend Zoey. Together, they formed a committee of animal lovers, and they hosted a dog show that was inclusive to all members of the species. The competition is comprised of multiple categories, judged exclusively by the kids, and concludes with different prizes being awarded for the Best in Show. At their first show, the kids raised $650, all of which was donated to the Humane Society of Atlantic County. Their second show raised over $2,000 for the Humane Society and nearly doubled its participants and its sponsors. These innovative, enthusiastic young people and their inclusivity and love for animals is a truly great thing to see. We are lucky to have them as part of our community in south Jersey. It is said that a nation is judged by the way it treats its pets. If it is, Madam Speaker, these are going to be fine young Americans. ____________________
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Jeff Van Drew
Republican · New Jersey

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