[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 144 (Wednesday, September 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE TASK FORCE ON MENTORING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ON 
               THE OCCASION OF ITS 16TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 26, 2007

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and 
express my gratitude to the Task Force on Mentoring of Montgomery 
County, MD.
  The Task Force on Mentoring is a community-based, nonprofit 
organization whose mission is to expand access to mentoring programs to 
youth and to enhance the community's understanding of mentoring as a 
valuable tool to ensure that our students can achieve their full 
potential. Among its many important efforts, the TFM provides training 
to mentors; sponsors seminars, conferences and workshops; assists 
parents seeking mentors; works to expand the pool of volunteer mentors; 
and establishes school-based mentoring programs.
  The Task Force on Mentoring has supported at-risk youth for over 16 
years. Its upcoming Annual Breakfast Conference focuses on ``Making the 
Right Life Choices--How Mentoring Empowers Our Youth.'' The conference 
will take place at the Rockville campus of John Hopkins University on 
October 4, 2007.
  Thanks to the dedication and effective efforts of the Task Force on 
Mentoring, many of Montgomery County's adolescents have been given the 
opportunity to become active and productive citizens.
  Madam Speaker, on the occasion of its 16th annual conference, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring the Task Force on Mentoring of 
Montgomery County.

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