News from Congressman Adam Smith
Representing Washington's Ninth District
116 Cannon HOB, Washington D.C. 20515
Member: Armed Services Committee;
Resources Committee;
New Democrat Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: KATHARINE LISTER
(202) 225-8901
 
US Rep. Adam Smith To Donate Pay Raise To Bethel School District Music Program
 
April 13, 1998Ninth District Congressman Adam Smith will donate $600 towards Bethel School District's orchestra program at the Bethel School Board meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the district office, located at 516 E. 176th Street in Spanaway.

After voting against a 2.3 percent cost-of-living allowance for Members of Congress that passed last year, Smith promised to donate his entire pay raise to local education programs throughout the district. The $600 donation to the Bethel School District is his second announced donation so far.

Smith's $600 donation will be matched by Tom Anderson, owner of the Plaza 2 Music Centers. Their combined donation will purchase a cello for the Bethel orchestra.

 
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