[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING RAINDROP TURKEVI FOUNDATION

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the efforts of the Raindrop Turkevi Foundation of Dallas, TX.
  As a non-profit, relatively new organization, the Raindrop Turkevi 
Foundation of Dallas is committed to facilitating common ground amongst 
diverse communities and assisting Turkish Americans in the Dallas area. 
The Foundation provides Turkish Americans with various resources in 
order for them to prosper socially and culturally.
  In regard to education, the Raindrop Turkevi Foundation hosts various 
cultural scholarship opportunities and creates programs that benefit 
the Turkish-American Youth, such as K-12 and SAT tutoring, ESL classes, 
Turkish classes, and college advising. As for social development, the 
foundation holds conferences that promote diversity.
  In collaboration with various local entities, the Raindrop Turkevi 
Foundation hosts meaningful events as well. It sponsors and cosponsors 
ethnic picnics and organizes athletic events for children, such as 
weekly soccer games.
  All in all, this organization's benevolent objectives and current 
exploits make it an invaluable member to the Dallas area. The Raindrop 
Turkevi Foundation has playing an integral part in aiding the success 
of the Turkish American population and unionizing different communities 
in Texas.
  On behalf of the 30th Congressional District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize and commend Raindrop Turkevi of Dallas for accepting all 
ethnicities and for their leadership and hard work in the Dallas 
community as well as in the great State of Texas.

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