[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 1, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING JUNE 4, 2004 AS LINC TELACU SCHOLARS DAY

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 1, 2004

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. On behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I rise 
to recognize June 4, 2004 as LINC TELACU Scholars Day. As a leading 
service organization, LINC TELACU Education Foundation in partnership 
with numerous corporations and universities, has helped to improve 
Latino communities including East Los Angeles by advancing higher 
education opportunities for thousands of young Latino leaders.
  For over two decades, the Foundation has assisted talented Latinos 
overcome formidable barriers to academic success by providing millions 
of dollars in scholarships, as well as comprehensive educational 
support programs which include: leadership development, college 
retention, internships, counseling, mentoring, tutorial assistance, 
computer lab, college advisement and placement assistance, and parental 
support programs. In addition, TELACU was selected nationally as one of 
only two community-based organizations nationwide to deliver the TRIO 
Programs--Classic Upward Bound, Veterans Upward Bound, and Talent 
Search--through which middle and high-school students and veterans 
receive preparation for post-secondary education
  I would like to commend David C. Lizarraga, TELACU's President and 
CEO, and his executive staff for their leadership over the past year. 
Their dedication is helping Latino students overcome the effects of low 
income, inadequate support and counseling, and a lack of professional 
and academic role models and to become well educated community leaders.
  Thanks to the successful leadership of LINC TELACU, every 2003 LINC 
TELACU Scholar achieved their high school diploma, college degree, or 
nursing degree. This year, LINC TELACU will help 600 more students 
accomplish their higher education goals. As the Chairman of the 
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I am proud of these students for their 
commitment to succeed and wish them continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recognize the many achievements 
and services provided by LINC TELACU. Please join me in honoring the 
LINC TELACU Scholars on June 4, 2004.

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