[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 92 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1162-E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          BELLEVUE YOUTH LINK

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2008

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Bellevue Youth 
Link, the city of Bellevue and Bellevue Public Schools for their 
continued success in giving the youth in Bellevue a voice in the 
community and a wonderful opportunity to stay active in Bellevue and 
their respective neighborhoods.
  Since 1990, Youth Link has served in Bellevue and Washington State's 
Eighth District as

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a whole in wonderful ways--let me just list some of the recognition 
Youth Link has received in their 18 years of service:
  Back in 1992, the National League of Cities awarded Youth Link an 
award for innovation and in 1994, the Washington State Traffic Safety 
Commission recognized Youth Link for excellence in Youth & Government 
Partnerships for their Bellevue Safe Rides program. The recognition has 
continued, as evidenced by 3 years--2006, 2007 and 2008--with Bellevue 
being recognized as one of the best communities in our Nation for young 
people.
  The unprecedented efforts of people like Helena Stephens, the manager 
of Family, Youth and Teen Services, and Terry Smith, assistant Parks 
and Community Services director, do not go unnoticed and have forever 
altered the landscape of the Bellevue community. And the outstanding 
volunteerism and spirit of public service of the youth involved in 
Youth Link is truly inspirational and a perfect example of generations 
of Americans coming together to improve an already great community.

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