[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E469-E470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING BUSHWICK GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING TASK FORCE 1996 EXEMPLARY 
                   SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Bushwick 
Geographic Targeting Task Force [BGTTF] as a 1996 exemplary substance 
abuse prevention program.
  BGTTF, 1 of 20 organizations selected by the Department of Health and 
Human Services, addresses the needs of Hispanic-Latino youth and young 
adults in North Brooklyn where a high rate of HIV/AIDS, violence, and 
substance abuse exists. Through courses and workshops in leadership 
skills, media literacy, and substance abuse prevention, the 
multifaceted needs of our youth are addressed. Moreover, BGTTF's 
Partners in Health Coalition is a logical step in comprehensive 
community planning and program implementation for these services 
throughout the Brooklyn community.
  As a Member of Congress, I have vigorously advocated for substance 
abuse prevention services targeting our at-risk youth. Thus,

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I commend this organization's tireless efforts to combat the rising 
incidence of drug usage.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in saluting the Bushwick Geographic 
Targeting Task Force for their outstanding contributions to the youth 
of Brooklyn.

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