[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1199-E1200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING TEEN OUTREACH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (TOTT)

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Teen Outreach 
Through Technology (TOTT) for their exemplary service to their 
community. TOTT is a non-profit organization with an emphasis on youth 
delinquency prevention.
  In 1986, Faye Johnson undertook an independent study at Fresno City 
College to explore the use of telecommunications with at-risk or 
troubled teens. Her study showed very positive results and shortly 
thereafter, a formal program was put in operation, volunteers were 
recruited, and TOTT became a non-profit organization. TOTT's purpose is 
to reduce juvenile delinquency by redirecting negative energy into a 
positive outcome through computer technology. Through the use of a 
computer network, newsletter and trained volunteer programs, youth are 
involved in the process of educating the public to their needs, 
exploring solutions to their problems, and improving their 
understanding of themselves and others.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Teen Outreach Through 
Technology for their innovative use of technology to serve young people 
in the Fresno area. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing TOTT 
many more years of continued success.

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