[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 28 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO ZACH JORDAN AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHERN 
                                COLORADO

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Zach 
Jordan of Loveland, Colorado. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer 
County recently recognized Zach as Youth of the Year.
  Zach has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club for four years and 
enjoys participating in pool tournaments and football. In an interview 
with the Loveland ``Reporter-Herald,'' Zach said, ``the club keeps me 
out of trouble, a lot of my friends are always getting into trouble 
with the people they hang out with.'' The guest speaker at the 
breakfast awards was Tom Sutherland, a former political prisoner in 
Lebanon who was encouraged by the contributions of the Boys and Girls 
clubs to keep children active and safe.
  Boys and Girls Clubs are dedicated to helping youth reach their 
fullest potential by providing positive activities designed to promote 
productive citizenship and creating healthy relationships with 
community adults. Boys and Girls Clubs are excellent places for youth 
to participate in activities with their peers. I am pleased to 
recognize the achievements of Larimer County youth who participate in 
such a well-respected program.
  I ask the House to join me in extending congratulations to Mr. Zach 
Jordan and the Larimer County Boys and Girls Club for their 
contribution to improving the lives of Northern Colorado Youth.

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