[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 87 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    HONORING THE YOUTH AWARD WINNERS OF THE HISPANIC YOUNG PEOPLES 
                              ALTERNATIVE

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 1999

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask you and 
my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Youth Award Winners who 
are being honored by the Hispanic Young Peoples Alternative (HYPA). 
These young people are being recognized this day for the effort and 
hard work which has led and will lead them to continued success. In 
these times of uncertainty, limited resources, and random violence in 
our communities and schools, it is encouraging to know that they have 
overcome these obstacles and succeeded. And they have succeeded not 
only for themselves, but for their community as well.
  These students have learned that community service is an important 
part of their education. They have exhibited great maturity and 
responsibility by taking on the personal challenge of working to make 
the community a better place. Their contributions are priceless. They 
understand that--along with education--community service is an 
important part of gaining new opportunities and going on to greater 
endeavors. Their success is not only a tribute to their strength but 
also to the support they have received from their parents and loved 
ones.
  In closing, I encourage all my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the young people of HYPA and all of the youth of America 
who are engaged in community service. These young people we honor today 
will be the leaders of tomorrow. And as we approach the new millennium, 
it is our responsibility to pave the road for this great Nation's 
future. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives I ask you to join 
me in recognizing the following Youth Award winners: Rosalie Nunez, 
Peter J. Ramos, Emanuel Hernandez, Peter M. Ramos, George Lozado, 
Steven Amenula, Thomas Nunez, Paticio Cacho Jr., and Jessica Garcia.

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