[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
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      RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE BLACK ACHIEVERS PROGRAM

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the editorial, 
``Black Achievers in Industry'' which appeared in this week's edition 
of the New York Carib News.
  The editorial praised the Harlem YMCA's 38th National Salute to Black 
Achievers in Industry (BAI) Awards dinner. The Black Achievers in 
Industry Awards dinner serves as the organization's premier fundraiser 
to raise the money necessary to fund countless youth programs. The 
Black Achievers in Industry Awards serves a vital purpose in the 
community, as the cooperative has partnered with more than 100 
corporations to provide much needed scholarships to New York City high 
school seniors and college students. The Black Achievers Program 
recognizes the importance of education and its ability to give children 
a future filled with possibilities.
  It is my sincere hope that other corporations across the Nation will 
join the Black Achievers Program in providing disadvantaged students 
from lower- and middle-income families with the financial means 
required to attend a college or university.

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