[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 114 (Friday, September 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1574]
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   CONGRATULATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TEAM8 COMMUNITIES COALITION

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                          HON. LYNN N. RIVERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 22, 2000

  Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that I rise 
today to commend a very special group from my district. The TEAM8 
Communities Coalition, a community partnership comprised of the eight 
cities of Adrian, Albion, Belleville, Milan, Romulus, Saline, Sumpter, 
and Van Buren has made great advances in combating juvenile crime. 
These outstanding communities came together three years ago to build a 
model strategic defense against the escalation of drug-use and youth 
violence in the State of Michigan. Within that three year span, the 
communities have delivered prevention education services and youth 
development activities to more than 56,000 school children, reducing 
juvenile crime over 50 percent and in-school incidents by 75 percent.
  Mr. Speaker, I am confident that TEAM8 will continue to make great 
strides in the fight to rid our communities of juvenile crime. Again, I 
commend TEAM8 and I wish all the participants continued success in the 
future.

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