[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 14 (Monday, January 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E65]
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       A TRIBUTE TO THE PASADENA-ALTADENA CHAPTER OF LINKS, INC.

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 27, 2003

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Pasadena-Altadena 
Chapter of Links, Inc. On Saturday, March 8, 2003, the Pasadena-
Altadena Links will celebrate its 40th anniversary of service to the 
community.
  The contributions of the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of Links, Inc. are 
numerous. For four decades, this remarkable organization of African-
American women has been a positive influence and inspiration to not 
only the African-American community, but also the entire Pasadena-
Altadena community.
  Through their successful Saturday School program, officially named 
``Pasadena Links to Student Success,'' they are enriching our 
children's lives. The Saturday School, for elementary students and 
their parents in grades K-4 with low academic achievement in reading, 
is a year-long program. The program focuses on four areas: the Arts, 
National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and 
Services to Youth. Saturday School offers special programs such as 
career day, African story telling, cultural events, field trips, and 
parent education workshops. In addition, scholarship awards are given 
to selected area high school students.
  The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of Links, Inc. also serves the 
community in many other endeavors. In 2002, they sponsored a successful 
health fair and a series of breakfasts aimed at promoting nutrition. 
They also participated in the National Walkathon, an annual walk 
promoting health in which all Links chapters across the country 
participate.
  For their contributions both locally and nationally, I ask all 
Members of Congress to join me in saluting the Pasadena-Altadena 
Chapter of Links, Inc.

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