[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF METRO DETROIT YOUTH DAY

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my appreciation to 
Edward Deeb and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association for 
facilitating the yearly Metro Detroit Youth Day event. Due to the 
leadership of Mr. Deeb and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association, 
families from throughout southeast Michigan have been able to 
participate in a free day of fun for children for the past 24 years.
  Metro Detroit Youth Day, established in 1981, has been an annual 
event through which families throughout the metro Detroit area have 
been able to come together and share a day filled with exciting 
activities and games. Nearly 30,000 young people are expected to take 
part in the 24th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day, being held on July 12, 
2006, on Belle Isle.
  During the long months of summer, parents often find the need to find 
physically and mentally stimulating activities for their children while 
they enjoy their summer vacations. In Metro Detroit Youth Day, students 
are able to enjoy a day filled with wholesome activities that help fill 
a need for physical education and emphasizes leadership and fair play. 
Additionally, children are encouraged to stay in school, say no to 
drugs, and learn how to treat one another with respect and dignity.
  The generosity of the entire community is evident in Metro Detroit 
Youth Day, with thousands of metro Detroiters contributing to this 
event each year. More than 190 community organizations have come 
together to sponsor Metro Detroit Youth Day with the help of donations 
from dozens of corporate sponsors that make this day possible. 
Additionally, more than 900 adult volunteers from throughout the 
community offer their services in many capacities throughout the event.
  The enthusiasm and dedication of Edward Deeb and the Michigan Food 
and Beverage Association have combined with organizations from all over 
Michigan to continually give back to countless families throughout the 
southeast Michigan community. I am pleased to offer my appreciation to 
all involved in Metro Detroit Youth Day for making it an annual 
success.

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