Former Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell passed away the other day. What makes this particularly notable for me is that he sponsored legislation that eventually became known as the Pell Grant. The Pell Grant provided federal funds so that kids from low-income families could attend college.
We were a large family, and my parents weren't able to put money away for us to attend college. I was able to go to college in large part due to Pell Grants paying for a large portion of it. And I will always be so grateful I had the opportunity to attend college and get my degree.
Senator Pell also sponsored legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, both of which have given me knowledge and made my life more enjoyable.
So "Thank You" Senator! I'm in your debt.
We were a large family, and my parents weren't able to put money away for us to attend college. I was able to go to college in large part due to Pell Grants paying for a large portion of it. And I will always be so grateful I had the opportunity to attend college and get my degree.
Senator Pell also sponsored legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, both of which have given me knowledge and made my life more enjoyable.
So "Thank You" Senator! I'm in your debt.
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