[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICORPS YOUTH PRIDE PROGRAM

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 1999

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the devoted men 
and women of the AmeriCorps Youth Pride Program. Youth Pride Program 
volunteers tutor and mentor 250 low-income youth to help ensure 
academic achievement in Florida City, Florida. It is both an honor and 
a privilege for me to pay tribute to such a noble effort.
  In addition to helping these students with their academics, the Youth 
Pride Program provides after-school activities to approximately 350 
students. With a 90% decrease in school suspensions and detentions 
among those served, the success rate of this after school program has 
been outstanding.
  The Youth Pride Program is part of AmeriCorps, a national network of 
hundreds of community service groups throughout the United States. When 
President Clinton created AmeriCorps, he spoke about the virtue of 
service to the community. Like many Americans, I strongly believe that 
volunteerism provides extensive benefits to volunteer, recipients, and 
the community at large.
  Throughout our nation's history, we have relied on the dedication and 
action of our citizens to tackle the biggest challenges. I am pleased 
to say that the AmeriCorps Youth Pride Program adds to this revered 
tradition. I wish to congratulate the entire staff and volunteer 
network of the Youth Pride Program on a job well done. This is truly an 
achievement of which the entire South Florida community can be proud.

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