[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E454-E455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THOSE INVOLVED IN THE FLORENCE, WISCONSIN FOOD, FUN AND 
                         FITNESS SUMMER PROGRAM

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2000

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to offer my 
enthusiastic congratulations before the U.S. House to all those 
involved in the Florence, Food, Fun and Fitness Summer program. Their 
hard work and innovative efforts have improved the health of our young 
people and deservedly garnered accolades and the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture's Summer Sunshine Award for Child Development.
  Everyone who is a part of the Food, Fun and Fitness program should 
feel a great sense of pride--not only for being honored by the USDA and 
others, but for genuinely enhancing the health and quality of life of 
our children. Thanks to this program, the kids involved have learned 
countless new life lessons, from a new understanding of the importance 
of food and where it comes from to the new friendships and wisdom they 
have shared with the seniors who have joined with them in this program.
  This program is the direct result of a successful partnership between 
Florence Nutrition Program Educator Katie Tartar and the University of 
Wisconsin Extension, Florence School District, Florence Sheriff's 
Department, General Colin Powell and America's Promise, the Family 
Resource Center of Florence County, County Activity Co-op, Spread Eagle 
Sporting, the Master Gardener Association and the residents of Chapin 
Heights Apartments.
  Mr. Speaker, the Florence Food, Fun and Fitness program is a shining 
example of what communities can achieve by bringing all their resources 
to bear in a common effort. It is a program I believe other American 
communities should look to and emulate.
  To the folks in Florence, congratulations, thank you, and keep up the 
great work!

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