[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2073]
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    REP. BARBARA LEE HONORED BY THE 100 BLACK MEN OF SILICON VALLEY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Ms. LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, the California Democratic 
Congressional Delegation is proud to recognize the achievements of our 
colleague, Rep. Barbara Lee, upon the presentation of the Lifetime 
Achievement Award by the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley.
  The concept of the 100 Black Men was born in New York in 1963, when a 
group of concerned African American men gathered to explore ways of 
improving conditions in their community. These visionaries and industry 
leaders included David Dinkins, Jackie Robinson, Nathaniel Goldston 
III, Andrew Hatcher and founding President Dr. William Hayling.
  The mission of the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley is to improve the 
quality of life of our citizens and enhance educational opportunities 
for African Americans and minorities, through its chapters, in all 
communities--with a particular emphasis on young African American 
males. They do this by focusing on mentoring, education, health and 
wellness, and economic development.
  It is fitting that Representative Barbara Lee is being honored for 
her long record of standing for youth and family issues such as 
criminal justice reform as a member of the Public Safety, Sentencing 
and Incarceration Reform Caucus. Health and wellness has been at a 
priority for her in Congress as well. She has fought to establish a 
United States Health Service and provide health coverage for all 
Americans. The measure, first introduced in 1978 by her predecessor, 
Representative Ron Dellums, has been a priority for her since her 
election in 1998. Representative Barbara Lee has also been committed to 
promoting economic development and supporting those who need it most, 
including working to secure investment in housing, transit systems, 
roads, clean water, and schools to stimulate the economy and create 
jobs.
  We wish to thank the 100 Black Men for their tireless efforts to 
enhance the quality of life for all citizens, and to Representative 
Barbara Lee for her deeply held commitment to the principle of human 
rights.

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