[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
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                         TEENS WHO CARE SALUTED

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize all 
the participants and supporters of Teens Who Care, a wonderful program 
which brings together high school students from throughout Contra Costa 
County, CA, who volunteer their time and energy to refurbish the homes 
of seniors and the disabled. While providing a tremendous community 
service to people whose homes would otherwise fall into disrepair, 
Teens Who Care also goes a long way toward debunking the myths about 
today's youth. The students are giving free to those in their community 
less fortunate than themselves, and they are exhibiting the 
characteristics of citizenship and compassion which I would hope we all 
want to see as our generation gives way to the next. I want to pay 
special tribute to Mary Perez who is the founder and inspiration behind 
Teens Who Care. Teens Who Care is a very special project, and I know my 
colleagues join me in saluting the following student participants and 
supporters who make it possible.

                  Students of ``Teens Who Care'' 1996

       Erin Abney, Leonor Aguilar, Lindsay Carlson, Serena Chew, 
     Ames Cruz, Mike Dias, Andy Dussel, Monica Garrotto, Sonya 
     Harrison, Jason Heltsley, Melisa Henderson, Lacey Hyat, 
     Samantha Kim, Kathy Kreuger, Steve Lamb, Dennis Lenart, and 
     Michael Light.
       Also, Bill Lindenmuth, Kathy Malloy, Jamal Marr, Andrea 
     Martini, Olivia Martini, Lee Menken, Melanie Michaud, Sarah 
     Mowdy, Alis Perez, Poncho Perez, Mathew Perona, Marcia 
     Raines, Jocasta Ruano, Ken Stoll, Bill Walsh, Phil Woods, and 
     Micah Zuorski.


                    volunteers of ``teens who care''

       Mr. and Mrs. Matt Arena, Barbara Bacon, Doug Boyd, Ruth 
     Derose, Jeff Haydon, Pete Jurichko, Margaret Lesher, Bonnie 
     MacBride, Mike Menesini, Stella Moore, Tom Norton, Vivian 
     Norton, Marcia Raines, Tom Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Gary 
     Stockdale, Brian Weiman, and Joann Zehrung.


                   contributors of ``teens who care''

       Alwaste of No. California, Ameron Protective Coating 
     System, Bechtel, B.F.I., Business Promotion Center, Citibank, 
     City of Martinez, Clementina Refinery Svc., Creative 
     Croisant, Eagle Awards, Far West Sanitation, Raymond Forrest 
     Tree & Landscaping, Industrial Lumber, Kiwanis Club of 
     Martinez, Longs Drugs, Martinez Community Foundation, 
     Martinez Deli, Martin Painting, Pacific Pizza, P.D.Q. 
     Printing, G.L. Rangel Construction, Redwood Painting Co., 
     Inc., Rhone-Poulene, Robinson-Prezisso, Inc., S&S Tool & 
     Supply, Inc., Shell Oil Refinery Co., Sheraton Concord Hotel, 
     U.S. Postal Service Letter Carriers, Paddock Bowl, and 
     Martinez News Gazette.

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