[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 10, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H2782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATIONS ON OPENING OF JUVENILE RESIDENCE

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Here's 
Help on the grand opening of the Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Alex 
Villalobos, and Ron Silver Juvenile Residence.
  This facility, named after the Florida State legislators who pushed 
for its establishment, will help teenagers overcome their difficult 
struggle with substance abuse.
  The ravages of dependence too often destroy the lives of young 
people. And future leaders are often cast aside or lost under a pile of 
social service paperwork.
  Special thanks go to Miami's Y-100's ``Footy,'' also known as John 
Kross, for his efforts as CEO of Here's Help. And to Dave Ross, manager 
of Clear Channel.
  Others helped: Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who provided funding to 
furnish this home and renovate older facilities. Thanks also to Dan 
Marino and Emilio and Gloria Estefan.
  I am heartened to see organizations like Here's Help trying to stem 
this tide of human suffering with community efforts, especially with 
the Friday opening of its new juvenile residency facility. I ask my 
congressional colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Miami Y-100's 
``Footy'' and to Here's Help for the wonderful work they have 
accomplished and for the lives they have saved in this new juvenile 
residency hall.

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