[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E920-E921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TAKING A STAND FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Stand for Healthy 
Children Day that will be held on June 1. All across the Nation groups 
will be holding community health fairs focusing on the needs of our 
children. Ensuring that our children are healthy should be a top 
priority in this country and an issue that requires attention at all 
levels.
  The Children's Defense Fund, in cooperation with communities all over 
the Nation will be working with local officials to educate parents and 
renew their commitment to improving the quality of our children's 
lives. Prevention and education is the key to giving children the 
healthy start they need.
  In step with this important nationwide movement I am proud to 
participate in the Stand for Healthy Children for the 24th district at 
the Resource Center in Fort Worth, TX. This family picnic, sponsored by 
the National Stand for Children and the Community Health Foundation, 
will focus on teaching kids and parents about preventative health and 
safety. Free children's health screenings will be offered, and officers 
from the Fort Worth Police Department will be making identification 
cards for children. In addition, kids from all over Forth Worth will be 
able to participate in fun-filled activities, like art contests, story-
telling, and other events.
  Bringing families together to talk about their children's health care 
is essential. By holding these health fairs, we can address concerns 
and work effectively to improve the quality of life for our children.

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             COMMENDING LACASA ON ITS 1997-98 PROGRAM YEAR

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the Latin 
American Community Alliance for Support and Assistance of Northwest 
Indiana, Inc. [LACASA], its Adult Education Learners, its Head Start 
Students, and its Agency Volunteers, on the achievements earned during 
the 1997-98 program year.
  LACASA is dedicated to serving the Hispanic residents of northwest 
Indiana, who experience difficulty in obtaining needed social and 
educational services. Some quality services which the organization 
offers include: an adult education program, geared toward students at 
all levels; a Head Start program, which provides training in parenting 
skills, and an opportunity for parents to become empowered in the 
education of their children; and Access Assistance, a program stressing 
job search and person and community leadership preparation. Currently, 
LACASA is working to develop additional programs meant to improve the 
quality of life for northwest Indiana's Hispanic population. For those 
in need, LACASA hopes to provide transportation services to its 
programs, as well as to agencies where its clients are referred. The 
organization would also like to establish health stations in an effort 
to assist families in understanding their basic health needs and inform 
them about how to access the existing health care system. Finally, 
LACASA hopes to expand its services to the elderly by familiarizing 
them with in-home care options to prevent unnecessary 
institutionalization.
  Students who have participated in LACASA's 1997-98 Adult Education 
Learners Program include: Juan Luis Alvarado, Juan Manuel Alvarado, 
Maria C. Alvarez, Maria Magdalena Alvarez, Armando Arellano, Lesly I. 
Arellano, Maria Z. Avila, Patricia A. Avila, Alejandra Ayala, Maria 
Barajas, Joseph Bialorucki, Barry D. Billinghsley, Enrique Camacho, 
Jesus Camacho, Carmen Maria Carrillo, Phung S. Choi, Maria I. 
Concepcion, Filomeno Contreras, Juan L. Contreras, Gladys M. Coronado, 
Hiram D. Crespo, Maria L. Cuba, Efrain Delcid, Maria Margarita Delreal, 
Agustin Diaz, Carmen Flores, Eduardo Garcia, Galdino Garcia, Nestor 
Garcia, Patricia E. Garcia, Roman Garza, Juse Luis Gonzalez, Magdalena 
Gonalez, Sonda D. Gooch, Mary Guerrero, Herhsy Gunn, Carmen Haro, 
Patricia A. Hayden, Carolos Hermosa, Juan Hernandez, Maria Herrera, 
George Howard, Alicia Huizar, Vicente Huizar, Matha Ann James, Hermila 
Lopez, Herminia Lopez, Luis Lopez, Charlean Mack, Luz M. Magana, Maria 
A. Magana, Marilu Maldonado, Ana Rosa Martinez, Erick J. Martinez, 
Georgina C. Martinez, Guadalupe G. Martinez, Miguel A. Martinez, Flavia 
Maya, Lisa M. Medina, Maria Merlos, Urbano Merlos, Egan Morgan, Fidel 
Nava, Gerardo Nunez, Ruben Ordonez, Alma Rosa Ortiz, Isabel Paz, Carmen 
Perez, Maribel Ponce, Marcos Juan Puebla, Mase T. Reed, Luis Eduardo 
Rivera, Danetta M. Robinson, Caridad Rodriguez, Elizabeth Rodriguez, 
Jose Mario Rodriguez, Nancy Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Zuleima 
Rodriguez, Jose L. Rojas, Omayra Rosario, Griselda Salas, Fermin 
Sanchez, Maria Santos, Juan M. Soto, Mary Soto, Warren G. Strange, 
Arthur K. Thomas, Jheaneth Thomas Ernesto Tinoco, Michael Torres, 
Teresa Torres, Teresa Tril, Katrina D. Triplett, Charleane Vaughn, 
Lourdes Vazquez, Jose Vera, Ramon Villanueva, and Guadalupe M. Zurita.
  The 1997-98 LACASA Head Start Program participants include: Jessica 
Acevedo, Yahaira Aguayo, Emilio Flores, Cinthia Garcia, Casandra 
Guerrero, Harlene Haro, Anneliese Hartonian, Saul Hernandez, Henry 
James, Yarelis Nieves, Heraclio Herrera, Tabitha Pearson, Marissa 
Perez, Amanda Ramos, Alfonso Rodriquez, Javier Torres, Kristian Torres, 
Zuleyka Chavez, Crystal Cuadra, Enrique Cuanetl, Selena Flores, 
Stefanos Glinos, Rosa Hernandez, Fabian Herrera, John Jacquez, Marcus 
James, Alejandro Herrera, Maria Martinez, Sabrina Millsap, Mathew 
Ortiz, Jeffrey Perez, Abimael Ramos, Christopher Salgado, Michael 
Walker, Alberto Irizarry, and Kayla Cheek.
  LACASA Agency Volunteers for 1997-98 include: Mary Belle Ang, Kysha 
Amour-Porter, Amy Abrego, John Breckenridge, Janis Breckenridge, 
Terrance Martinez, Ray Acevedo, Manuel A. Roman, Carmen Fuentes, Marilu 
Maladonado, Maria Cuba, Georgina Martinez, Eloisa Vizcaria, Rosa 
Magana, Fannie Torres, Mr. Maldonado, Nelson Flores, Nora Valtierra, 
Samantha Long, Erica Ocasio, Dyron Long, Betty Magana, Luz Magana, 
Gladys Reyes, Juan Luis Alvarado, Aurora Glinos, Zuleima Rodriquez, 
Gabriel Magana, Jr., Albina Venegas, Jennifer Ash, James Ash, Helen 
Williams, Manuel Alvarez, Elena Hernandez, Stanly Garlarki, and Pat 
Garlarki.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending the LACASA Adult Education Learners, Head Start 
Students, and Agency Volunteers for their dedication to the pursuit of 
education. I would also like to congratulate LACASA for its continuing 
efforts to preserve the Hispanic culture, while improving the quality 
of life for the Hispanic residents of northwest Indiana.

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