[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 126 (Friday, September 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1954]
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 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE PRESENTATION OF ``THE GOLDEN MOMENT,'' AN ICE 
 SKATING EXTRAVAGANZA, PRESENTED BY THE KRISTI YAMAGUCHI ALWAYS DREAM 
                               FOUNDATION

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 1999

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Kristi Yamaguchi Always 
Dream Foundation, which is headquartered in Oakland, CA, on its 
September 18, 1999 presentation of an ice skating extravaganza, ``The 
Golden Moment.'' This presentation will serve as a fundraiser for the 
Foundation in support of its efforts to help in the fight against 
breast cancer. Kristi Yamaguchi created the Always Dream Foundation to 
inspire and embrace the hopes and dreams of children and help them 
fulfill their dreams.
  Since its incorporation in 1996, The Always Dream Foundation has 
provided substantive support to organizations that have a positive 
influence on children. The Foundation's motto, ``Always Dream,'' has 
served as the personal inspiration for Kristi Yamaguchi for many years, 
and has served as a constant reminder to dream big and never lose sight 
of her goals. Her dreams and accomplishments have been fulfilled as a 
direct result of her family's nurturing and love. The Kristi Yamaguchi 
Always Dream Foundation and Mervyn's California are presenting ``A 
Golden Moment'' figure skating concert on ice, accompanied live in-
concert by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. This unique performance will 
be dedicated to helping make strides to overcome breast cancer.
  I commend The Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation for its 
diligence and perseverance in garnering the resources necessary to 
enrich and uplift the lives of the youth of this nation and the world. 
It has been through the Foundation's perseverance that it has garnered 
the resources necessary to support the struggle to overcome the ravages 
of breast cancer.
  I wish to extend to The Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation, its 
staff, donors, and volunteers sincere best wishes for success as they 
present ``A Golden Moment'' ice skating extravaganza to the citizens of 
Oakland and Alameda County.

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