[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
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                   HONORING ELKS NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Santa Maria 
Elks Club to honor the first week of May as Elks National Youth Week in 
tribute to our junior citizens and to honor them for their achievement 
and contributions to their community, State and Nation.
  Youth Week is designed to guide, inspire and encourage our youth to 
serve their community and help prepare them for the duties and 
opportunities of citizenship. Across the country, our Nation's young 
people are becoming active citizens and learning the importance of 
civic involvement. I firmly believe in encouraging the sense of 
community demonstrated by these ambitious and engaged young people.
  As a mother and a grandmother, I am amazed by the strength of 
character I see in junior citizens. I commend the goals and ideals of 
the Santa Maria Elks Club and am proud to honor America's future 
leaders today.

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