[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING THE KING'S KIDS OF AMERICA

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the King's Kids of 
America, Inc. for their outstanding service to our nation and the young 
people of America. Founded in Suffolk, Virginia in 1989, the King's 
Kids of America has selflessly worked to develop our youth into well-
rounded young adults. The King's Kids of America is a volunteer, non-
profit community outreach program for all of America's youth. Their 
motto is: ``striving to make a positive difference.''
  Unfortunately, the evidence is all around us that our young people 
today need some extra care and support. Our youth today face challenges 
and obstacles that I never dreamed about when I was growing up. We know 
that one caring adult can make a world of difference in the life of a 
child. The King's Kids of America is committed to making sure that our 
youth make wholesome decisions that will lead to positive outcomes in 
their future. America and Virginia need the King's Kids of America now 
more than ever.
  Through the tireless efforts of the King's Kids of America over the 
years, and its numerous programs dedicated to developing our youth, the 
world is a better place. I applaud the King's Kids of America's 
history, and herald its future. I join with the citizens of the 
Commonwealth of Virginia and my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives in thanking the King's Kids of America and all its 
members for their service, dedication, and contributions to our state.

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