III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 219 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2009 Mr. Menendez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the hockey team of East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey.

Whereas adolescents who lack a structured, after-school environment are at high risk of delinquency, poor academic performance, and illicit behavior; Whereas the lack of a structured after-school environment is especially prevalent in inner-city communities such as Newark, New Jersey; Whereas athletic organizations provide a safe after-school environment in which adolescents learn about commitment, dedication, and teamwork; Whereas East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, formed a hockey team; Whereas members of the East Side High School hockey team have shown resilience, dedication, and continuous improvement; Whereas the New Jersey Devils offered assistance to the East Side High School hockey team, including access to the New Jersey Devils practice hockey rink; and Whereas the nonprofit organization, Hockey in Newark, has joined with the New Jersey Devils and the National Hockey League to collect and distribute donated hockey equipment and uniforms valued at $85,000 to low-income children in Newark, New Jersey: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)commends the dedication of the players and coaches of the hockey team of East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey; (2)wishes the East Side High School hockey team many successful seasons ahead; and (3)commends the New Jersey Devils for engaging the local community and providing low-income, at-risk children the opportunity to play hockey.