[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 190 (Thursday, November 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    SUPPORTS CATS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

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                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 30, 1995

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Community 
Action Teams Program [CATS], and other summer youth programs that 
provide children with healthy alternatives to engaging in gang activity 
and criminal behavior. Last summer, I had the opportunity to visit with 
children who participated in this unique summer youth program which 
emphasizes helping others and teaches the value of hard work, I learned 
firsthand of the positive difference the CATS programs and other 
similar programs are having nationwide on our children and in the 
community. The CATS program is primarily sponsored by the Yamhill 
County Sheriff's Department in partnership with local schools and the 
community. This strong partnership between law enforcement and the 
community enables traditionally poor and underserved areas such as 
Yamhill County, to pool together their resources to provide a service 
to children and families.
  Yamhill County is rural area in my home district of Oregon with 
limited resources. Through its creative partnership, Yamhill County has 
been able to offer this quality program which benefits the community. I 
applaud Yamhill County's efforts to collaborate and deter our children 
from criminal activity and I urge other Members to recognize the 
importance and value of summer youth programs and crime prevention.

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