[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 145 (Friday, November 4, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING SOLANO COUNTY AS ONE OF THE 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG 
                                 PEOPLE

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2005

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Solano County for its 
selection as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by 
America's Promise, the Alliance for Youth.
  I am proud that this honor has been bestowed upon our community, but 
I am by no means surprised. Everyday, we in Solano County are visibly 
reminded of the commitment of the government and people of Solano 
County to the health and safety of our children. I want to congratulate 
the many dedicated parties who have worked so diligently to make Solano 
County one of the top communities in our country for young people.
  Solano County is poised to become the first county in California with 
health care coverage for 100% of its children. Solano County has been 
an excellent steward of its share of Tobacco Master Settlement 
agreement funds, ensuring that it is spent on effective health 
services.
  Solano County's annual Children's Report Card is an effective tool 
for government and non-profit organizations to continually re-assess 
the needs of our youth. Clearly, Solano County is getting it right when 
it comes to kids.
  Organizations such as the Children's Network, First 5 Solano, the 
Child Care Planning Council, the Family Resource Centers, the Solano 
Coalition for Better Health, the Solano County Board of Supervisors and 
the Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, as well as 
countless others, deserve credit for this distinction.
  Again, I commend all of the people and organizations that continue to 
work tirelessly to make Solano County one of the 100 Best Communities 
for Young People.

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