[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 84 (Friday, May 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   TRIBUTE TO THE BUSHWICK RESOURCE COALITION 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the community-based organizations of the Bushwick Resource 
Coalition. This collaborative network has a long and outstanding 
history of providing an array of social, health, educational, and 
economic development services to the Bushwick community.
  The past few days of this week have been extremely significant. The 
Bushwick Resource Coalition celebrated its 10th year anniversary on May 
15, 1995. The theme of the celebration was ``Bushwick the Future is 
Ours; What it Was, What it Is, What it Will Be.'' Many of the 
organizations within the Bushwick community hosted open house events to 
highlight the vital services they provide. On Friday, May 1995, a 
luncheon will take place culminating the week of events.
  This has truly been a historic event for the Bushwick community. The 
resource coalition has provided leadership and direction at a time of 
great need. They offer a compassionate sounding board for the concerns 
of neighborhood residents. They have an extraordinary history of 
nurturing and cultivating successful development of our communities' 
families and youth.
  The Bushwick Resource Coalition deserves to be acknowledged for their 
remarkable efforts and activities. I applaud their achievement and 
encourage them to continue.