[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAGINAW VALLEY: 60 YEARS OF INVALUABLE COMMUNITY 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to highlight the 
outstanding efforts of the Junior League of Saginaw Valley as we 
celebrate their 60th year of dedicated service to our Saginaw Valley 
community.
  As advocates for community empowerment, the Junior League of Saginaw 
Valley has successfully developed reciprocal programs which not only 
educate communities on those issues elevating the quality of life for 
Michigan residents, but continually focus their energies on major 
legislative initiatives to enhance the impact of direct service 
projects.
  At present, the Junior League of Saginaw Valley has initiated, 
staffed, or funded several of the most successful community-based 
programs in the mid-Michigan area, notably the First Ward Community 
Center, the Voluntary Action Center, the Saginaw Art Museum, and the 
Saginaw Community Foundation.
  Yet while affecting many in our community, the true commitment of the 
Junior League is to children, and their subsequent relation to family 
development. The Junior League's efforts in such areas as teen 
pregnancy support and prevention, transitional housing programs, 
children's grief support, and community immunization programs highlight 
a necessary, constructive, perpetual force for change in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to salute the dedicated efforts 
of the Junior League of Saginaw Valley as they pave the way for 
tomorrow's leaders.

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