[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING AMERICAN CREDIT UNIONS FOR SERVING THE UNDERSERVED

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                       HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the National Credit Union Administration, the Credit Union National 
Association, the CUNA Mutual Group, the National Association of Federal 
Credit Unions, and the National Federation of Community Development 
Credit Unions for holding their very successful Serving the Underserved 
conference in Chicago from August 9 through 11, 1996.
  Credit unions have throughout their history made great strides in 
providing financial services to those previously locked-out--to members 
of low-income communities and communities of color, a reality 
highlighted by conference speakers including our former colleague and 
conference keynote speaker, the esteemed NAACP president Kweisi Mfume.
  It is with great appreciation for America's credit unions that today 
I introduce for the Record President Bill Clinton's statement of 
greetings and commendation to the credit union community for their 
evidenced commitment to serving distressed communities.

                                              The White House,

                                       Washington, August 6, 1996.
       Warm greetings to everyone gathered in Chicago for the 
     ``Serving the Underserved'' credit union conference.
       The continued prosperity of our nation depends on our 
     ability to foster economic opportunity for all of our people. 
     Credit unions have continually distinguished themselves by 
     working tirelessly to provide fair loans, sound fiscal 
     advice, and high-quality consumer service to hardworking 
     individuals and families. Your dedication has helped to make 
     the American Dream more accessible to our people, 
     strengthening the potential for innovation, growth, and 
     prosperity for our entire nation.
       I commend you for your ongoing efforts to reach out to 
     traditionally disadvantaged groups in our society. As you 
     gather to explore ways to fill the unmet financial needs of 
     isolated rural and distressed inner-city areas, I am 
     confident that your continued commitment to high-quality 
     service will help to create a brighter future for us all.
       Best wishes for a productive and enjoyable conference.
     Bill Clinton.

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