[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 100 (Monday, June 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        SALUTE TO KIDS WHO CARE

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 19, 1995
  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, recently, one of the papers in 
my district carried an article about an unusually impressive group of 
young men and women. According to the Contra Costa Times, this summer 
Kids Who Care will field over 100 high school students to serve as 
unpaid volunteers committed to fixing up the homes of senior citizens 
in northern Contra Costa County.
  Kids Who Care is a nonprofit organization sponsored by another 
outstanding group, Christmas for Everyone. Through painting houses, 
doing yardwork, and other chores for seniors, these young people show 
their community spirit and their dedication to making life a bit easier 
for Easy Bay senior citizens.
  Not only do the kids perform superb community service, but they also 
learn a bit about entrepreneurship, as well. By recruiting and working 
with corporate sponsors, they learn about the free enterprise system 
and how the business community can play a vital role in helping others. 
Julie Haydon, a student at Acalanes High, facilitates the corporate 
sponsorship program, and has already developed skills in planning and 
coordination that will serve her well throughout her life.
  Private sector efforts to meet community needs are increasingly 
critical, and Kids Who Care serves as a model for effective, voluntary 
action to address some of the real concerns America now faces. Mary 
Perez, founder of Christmas for Everyone, deserves high praise for her 
sponsorship of Kids Who Care. And to the scores of teenagers who this 
summer will work without pay to help seniors and make their 
neighborhoods brighter places, thank you for all you are doing to 
remind us that America's best days lie ahead.


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