[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: April 28, 1994]
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IN HONOR OF MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE MADE HOOPS FOR HOPES AND A BETTER 
                     CHANCE PROGRAM A DRIVING FORCE

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and 
appreciation that I rise to commend the many community volunteers who 
will gather to support ``Hoops for Hopes,'' sponsored by the ``A Better 
Chance'' Program in Simsbury, CT, this weekend. A Better Chance, or 
ABC, is a national, nonprofit organization founded to give inner city 
youngsters the opportunity to spend quality time with suburban families 
and interact with children their own age in more rural, less stressful 
settings.
  The ABC families and volunteers, who will gather for a 3-on-3 youth 
basketball tournament on Saturday, April 30, are key members of a team 
providing an important educational and cultural experience for inner-
city suburban kids. We all know the benefits of teamwork, of having 
fun, and working hard for something that is important and I commend the 
many Simsbury volunteers on helping these youngsters, as well as their 
own children, aspire to the highest goals. For the students from the 
city, ABC helps build their confidence and encourages their dreams. For 
the children from Simsbury, ABC deepens their understanding of our 
common hopes and responsibility of one another. The people of Simsbury 
deserve recognition for their hard work and commitment to the values 
that have made America a remarkable nation. I am pleased to share their 
good news with the House of Representatives.

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