[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO LINC TELACU SCHOLARS DAY

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2005

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Congressional Hispanic 
Caucus, I rise today to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of 
TELACU to underserved students in Los Angeles and to recognize June 3, 
2005 as LINC TELACU Scholars Day. The Education Foundation has been 
steadfast in its goals of increasing financial assistance for those 
that need it most and providing mentorship to young Latino students. 
Mr. Speaker, it gives me no greater pleasure than recognizing the 
Foundation's outstanding achievements and encouraging the continued 
support of TELACU.
  TELACU has remained committed to providing community development 
through business expansion as well as quality affordable housing. The 
LINC TELACU Education Foundation affords TELACU the opportunity to open 
doors to educational institutions and contributes to the development of 
the future leaders of our communities.
  Together with the profits from its own businesses and in partnership 
with corporations and individuals, TELACU has awarded millions of 
dollars in financial resources to thousands of deserving students. The 
students have the opportunity to attend some of the finest and most 
prestigious colleges and universities throughout the United States.
  The LINC TELACU Education Foundation has been paramount in providing 
necessary outreach to our Nation's most vital asset, our children. With 
the continued leadership of David Lizarraga, President and CEO of 
TELACU, and his dedicated staff, efforts to improve educational 
opportunities for our youth have been extremely successful.
  In 2004, 100 percent of LINC TELACU college seniors earned their 
degree; 100 percent of high school Scholars graduated, compared to the 
national Latino average of only 50 percent and the Los Angeles County 
average of only 39 percent among Latino students; 100 percent of high 
school Scholars enrolled in post-secondary education, compared to the 
Los Angeles County average of only 22 percent among Latinos; and, 100 
percent of Health Careers Program senior nursing students completed 
their degree and received certification.
  The Education Foundation has provided strong foundations for young 
people and allowed Latino students to continue on to higher education. 
Their dedicated work has hastened the development of our future Latino 
leaders and allowed the larger national community to see the amazing 
potential of our Latino youth.
  Mr. Speaker, I join today with community members of Southern 
California in congratulating the valued services of the LINC TELACU 
Education Foundation. I express my sincere admiration for their 
organization and am honored by the opportunity to recognize the LINC 
TELACU Scholars today.

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