[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 48 (Thursday, April 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 28, 1994]
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                      SALUTE TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

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                          HON. SAM COPPERSMITH

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 1994

  Mr. COPPERSMITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Junior 
Achievement of Central Arizona and Junior Achievement of America. This 
year marks the 75th anniversary of Junior Achievement making a 
difference in America, and the 30th anniversary of the beginning of its 
work in my State of Arizona.
  Over the past 30 years Junior Achievement has reached nearly 200,000 
young men and women. This year alone, more than 24,000 will learn about 
business and economics from Junior Achievement volunteers.
  These volunteers work with children from kindergarten through high 
school. The volunteers, members of the local community, help students 
learn about the real economic world--one not necessarily found in 
textbooks. The students learn how to balance a checkbook, the 
importance of financial planning, and the importance of community. In 
high school, they learn about finding and getting a job, the economics 
of education, and how to start up and run a business.
  I take especially great pride that staff members in my congressional 
office actively support Junior Achievement of Central Arizona by 
serving as volunteers. I encourage my colleagues to support Junior 
Achievement in their communities. By volunteering, we can help our 
young people to a better understanding of our Government and our 
economy--and their vital role in our Nation's furture.
  The 340 young men and women who made up the first Junior Achievement 
of Central Arizona graduating class in 1964 now form part of my State's 
vital and growing economy. I know that 30 years from now, the Junior 
Achievement students of today will be the business leaders of tomorrow, 
in Arizona and throughout the Nation. I know of no better ``anniversary 
present'' for Junior Achievement.

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