[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 3, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S8080]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    INLAND AGENCY'S 33D ANNIVERSARY

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, on October 12, 2002, the Inland 
Agency will celebrate 33 years of outstanding service to Riverside, San 
Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties. I would like to take a moment to 
acquaint my colleagues with this organization's exceptional record of 
service to the community.
  Since 1969, Inland Agency has provided a wealth of programs and 
services for the community's diverse populations. It serves more than 
132,000 individuals through its health, youth violence prevention and 
community strengthening programs.
  In the area of health care, the agency has a caregivers' program, a 
health insurance counseling program geared toward seniors, and a 
program called the Desert Sierra Breast Cancer Partnership that has 
provided education and free breast cancer screenings to thousands of 
people.
  In efforts to reduce youth violence and make sure children are led in 
the right direction, Inland Agency provides education, violence 
prevention training for children and their parents, and administers 
after-school programs so that students have a safe, nurturing place to 
go after the school bell rings. I am proud to note that the Community 
Peace Program, through its education to thousands of children this 
year, has helped reduce crime in the community. In addition, the agency 
takes a step further with its Project YES program, which strengthens 
children's academic and leadership abilities so they can be well 
prepared for a bright future ahead.
  Not only does the Inland Agency reach out to individuals, but it also 
seeks to make a difference in the communities it serves. Through its 
Community Tool Box program in Adelanto, the agency gives community 
members the tools they need to strengthen and improve their 
neighborhoods and make them better places to live.
  It is clear that Inland Agency exemplifies the best in American 
community spirit in all it does. I extend my very best wishes to each 
staff member and volunteer for improving the quality of life for 
thousands of people, and I wish them all many more years of continued 
success.

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