[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 126 (Friday, September 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CALVERT ALLIANCE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE: 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 1999

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Calvert 
Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., or CAASA, in celebrating its 
10th Anniversary. CAASA, an organization which aims to fight substance 
abuse, has become a key player in reducing alcohol and drug abuse 
across Calvert County, Maryland. I commend CAASA for its starting as a 
grassroots drug prevention efforts.
  It is imperative that youth are taught the dangers of drugs and 
alcohol at an early age. CAASA's sponsorship of numerous community 
activities geared towards children has encouraged them to steer away 
from drugs. Their support of various activities such as DARE, Just Say 
No Clubs, the Haunted Crack House, and many other programs have helped 
to keep many of the youth of Calvert County drug-free and out of 
trouble. By providing more school-based substance abuse programs, they 
have given these children alternatives to drug use.
  Without the full support of the government and local communities, 
CAASA could not have enjoyed ten years of success. I would like to 
recognize community members, schools, civic and service organizations, 
religious groups, businesses, public agencies, and the county 
government for their continuous support of CAASA. This valuable 
partnership has enabled CAASA to reduce alcohol and drug abuse through 
public awareness, education, treatment, and law enforcement.
  Alcohol and drug use remains a problem in both rural and urban 
communities across the Nation. Calvert County is fortunate to have such 
a valuable resource. I congratulate CAASA on 10 years of service and 
wish it all the best in the years to come.

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