[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 53 (Monday, May 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM AT BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 4, 1998

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy that I rise to pay tribute 
to the National Youth Sports Program at Bronx Community College, which 
is dedicated to improving the lives of young people in the Bronx.
  Under the leadership of Dr. Joyne Bloom, Administrator, and Mr. Guy 
Hughes, Activity Director, over four hundred boys and girls annually 
have benefited from their participation in this program, which assists 
economically disadvantaged young people through summer educational and 
sports experiences on the College's campus.
  The curriculum consists of comprehensive team and individual lifetime 
sports instruction as well as aquatics, dance and martial arts. There 
is an academic component of the instruction in drug and alcohol abuse 
prevention, nutrition and personal health, career goals and 
opportunities, and job responsibilities.
  A healthy meal and snack are offered on a daily basis. Students learn 
the values of teamwork, sharing group cohesion, respect and 
citizenship. Awards are given for exemplary achievement. Boys and girls 
ages ten through sixteen learn to become contributing members of their 
communities.
  In 1994 this program received a proclamation from the Bronx Borough 
President's office and in 1994 and 1995 the Office of the Mayor of the 
City of New York also presented the program with a proclamation.
  And, today, Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege for me to ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Joyce Bloom, Mr. Guy Hughes 
and the National Youth Sports Program at Bronx Community College.

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