[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9979-S9980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 MILWAUKEE'S CAMPAIGN FOR OUR CHILDREN

   Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I want to take a few moments to 
applaud the efforts of the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the 
school system,

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independent foundations, and other organizations for launching the 
Campaign for Our Children-Milwaukee to combat teen pregnancy. The 
Campaign For Our Children, Inc., is a private, nonprofit corporation 
that works in a cooperative effort with communities, schools, and State 
governments. The Campaign for Our Children is built on two important 
ideas: responsible behavior and creating opportunities for youth. The 
program additionally emphasizes mentoring for children after school 
through private organizations and the public school system.
  Much credit for this new program belongs to Milwaukee Alderman 
Michael Murphy who started the groundwork in Milwaukee, then contacted 
the national office of the Campaign for Our Children, Inc. based in 
Maryland for additional assistance. Once the preliminary planning 
commenced, Alderman Murphy worked on securing financial support for the 
program, as well as, private and public support in the community. I 
know that he and those who have worked to make this program a reality 
are very pleased to see it commence.
  President Clinton mentioned a similar program during his 1996 State 
of the Union Address. At that time the President urged Americans to 
join together to combat teen pregnancy. Mr. President, as a parent of 
four children I understand the importance of helping young people 
become responsible young adults and learning to make the right 
decisions.
  The Campaign for Our Children is designed to be a positive force for 
Milwaukee and its surrounding communities. This program can help 
provide young residents of Milwaukee with the opportunity to focus on 
their goals and interests with positive role models. We should use 
programs such as these with an emphasis on self-reliance and self-
responsibility.
  I commend Campaign for Our Children-Milwaukee and wish them success 
for many years to come.

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