[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 124 (Friday, July 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF JEFFERY ALLAN HILL

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                          HON. GEORGE E. BROWN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 28, 1995

  Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the memory of Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Allan Hill who founded the SELF 
Youth Center [Self-Education Law Enforcement Family].
  On December 18, 1994, while driving to work, Jeff Hill's 32 years on 
this Earth ended. He was the victim of a head-on collision with a drunk 
driver.
  Deputy Hill understood that crime prevention starts by addressing 
social and economic problems, and developing the moral character of 
youth. He developed a unique program to help African-American boys 
become important contributors and role models in their communities. 
Subsequently, he created the nonprofit SELF organization.
  The SELF program is a rite of passage for African-American boys that 
focuses on prevention, intervention, and redirection of unacceptable 
behaviors. The goal is to prepare African-American boys to become 
responsible men.
  The rite of passage is a 22-week program conducted by African-
American law enforcement officers. The program theory is based on Dr. 
Maulana Karenga's Kawaida theory utilizing the seven principles of the 
Nguzo Saba.
  First, Umoja (Unity).
  Second, Kujichagulia (Self determination).
  Third, Ujima (Collective work and responsibility).
  Fourth, Ujamaa (Cooperative economics).
  Fifth, Kuumba (Creativity).
  Seventh, Imani (Faith).
  SELF is nationally recognized and adopted by the National Black 
Police Association--western region. Jeff developed the idea of the SELF 
program in 1990, and the first SELF class began in January 1993. Since 
then 150 African-American male youths aged 8 to 14 have completed the 
program that now exists throughout California and Arizona.
  Although he is no longer with us physically, Deputy Hill's fervor and 
dedication to youth continues. His legacy of the SELF program will 
serve youth for many years to come.


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