[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DUKE SEVILLA

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                              HON. ED CASE

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Duke Sevilla, 
Program Coordinator for Maui Economic Opportunity's YouthBank Program, 
who has been named the 2004 recipient of the Hawaii State Teachers 
Association Friend of Youth Award.
  The Friend of Youth Award is given annually to recognize an 
outstanding person or public/private agency which has contributed 
greatly to the youth of Hawaii. Duke was chosen from among numerous 
nominations statewide.
  Duke has been an outstanding volunteer on Maui for many years. You 
can frequently find him in the weight rooms at Baldwin High School and 
the Old Wailuku Gym showing the kids how weightlifting can be 
beneficial to them. Duke's commitment to our keiki knows no bounds, as 
he often visits homes to work with youth who are estranged from school.
  Duke's aloha isn't limited to the YouthBank program. He and his wife 
Jean have been foster parents for several years, with their home ending 
up being the ``last stop'' for youth after many foster homes.
  Congratulations, Duke, and mahalo nui loa for your true dedication to 
Maui's keiki. It is greatly appreciated by all!

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