[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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               LONG BEACH SELECTED FOR JOB CORPS PROGRAM

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 1994

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I extend my appreciation to Secretary of Labor 
Robert Reich for his decision to select the city of Long Beach as one 
of the new sites for the expansion of the Job Corps Program. Long Beach 
was one of two sites selected in California and one of nine finalists 
nationwide.
  The city of Long Beach, much like the rest of California, has 
suffered in recent years from a depressed economy, massive layoffs, and 
an increase in violent crime. The result has been high unemployment 
rates and hardship for young men and women attempting to enter the job 
market. This program will give them new opportunities--new hope. I 
appreciate the Department of Labor's commitment to addressing the needs 
of our region and our State.
  The Job Corps Program operates under title IV, part B of the Job 
Training Partnership Act and is designated to serve primarily 
improverished and unemployed youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The 
Job Corps Program will be a tremendous help to the disadvantaged youth 
in Long Beach by preparing them for jobs, the military, and advanced 
educational opportunities.
  As a result of actions taken by the 1991 Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission, there are two surplus naval properties available in the 
city of Long Beach. They are: the Savannah-Cabrillo Naval Housing and 
the Naval Hospital property. The city of Long Beach Reuse Committee has 
worked with the Navy for the past 2 years in order to determine the 
most beneficial reuse of the surplus land. The Job Corps Program will 
be part of a public benefit transfer located on 17 acres of the 
Savannah-Cabrillo naval housing property.
  I commend the efforts of Long Beach City Manager Jim Hankla, and 
Gerry Miller, director of the Long Beach Economic Development Bureau, 
for all of their tireless efforts to develop and coordinate the 
application. I also greatly appreciate the efforts of my colleagues in 
the California congressional delegation for pulling together to ensure 
that the concerns of our State will be addressed by this program.

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