[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2185-E2186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 1998

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the city of 
Riverside, California, which was recently awarded the distinguished 
honor of being named an All-America City. The All-America City 
designation, first awarded 49 years ago, is designed to recognize 
cities across our nation that have exemplary programs and initiatives 
that combat problems

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within their own communities. Thirty cities competed to be named one of 
ten All-America cities by the National Civic League. As a result of the 
President's Summit for America's Future, organizers of the All-America 
City program have asked cities to include at least one community youth 
program as part of their application.
  The Mayor of Riverside, Ron Loveridge, credited three of the city's 
programs as being the key to the victory: the Passport to College 
Program, which is an innovative business, education, community, and 
family partnership that will make the dream of a college education 
possible for every Inland Empire graduate in 2004, the Youth Action 
Plan under which the city coordinates services for the region's youth; 
and the University/Eastside Community Collaborative after-school 
program that has enabled the city to keep at-risk youth away from the 
lure of gang activity.
  Growing up in a neighboring city, I have seen Riverside face the 
challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the Inland Empire's 
significant population growth. Today, Riverside thrives with a 
population exceeding several hundred thousand residents and a diverse 
economic base. Representing the people of Riverside is truly a 
privilege. On behalf of all of the residents of the 43rd congressional 
district, I congratulate Riverside on being named an All-America City 
and wish them continued success in the future.

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