[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 154 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H10116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS OF THE YOUTH IMPACT PROGRAM

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Education and Labor be discharged from further consideration of H. 
Res. 1413 and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New Jersey?
  There was no objection.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1413

       Whereas many at-risk young men in the Nation's inner cities 
     face a challenging and uncertain future;
       Whereas the future success of at-risk young men can be 
     greatly enhanced through sustained mentorship;
       Whereas effective working partnerships between and within 
     the public and private sectors can have a lasting and 
     positive impact on the future of these young men;
       Whereas participation in organized sports has provided a 
     creative and disciplined outlet and a path to a better life 
     for many at-risk males;
       Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines 
     of football, mentoring, and academics in partnership between 
     local National Football League (NFL) franchises and 
     universities to promote discipline, learning, and positive 
     values;
       Whereas the Youth Impact Program is a community-based 
     program that has proven its value over the past 2 years in 
     raising the outlook and aspirations of at-risk young men and 
     has provided them greater exposure to academics, core values, 
     and life skills;
       Whereas the Youth Impact Program provides year-round 
     mentoring to its participants that is a proven formula for 
     building success;
       Whereas the NFL, the National Football League Players 
     Association, the University of Southern California, and 
     Tulane University have provided critical support to the Youth 
     Impact Program;
       Whereas the Youth Impact Program will be expanded to three 
     additional cities in partnership with local NFL franchises 
     and universities;
       Whereas the Youth Impact Program seeks to establish a 
     presence in every city with a local NFL franchise; and
       Whereas under the vision and leadership of Mr. Riki 
     Ellison, founder of the Youth Impact Program, 10-year veteran 
     of the NFL, three-time Super Bowl champion, and a University 
     of Southern California alumnus, the Youth Impact Program has 
     expanded from a regional program to one with a growing 
     national presence: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and 
     vision in founding the Youth Impact Program;
       (2) recognizes the ongoing and significant contributions of 
     the National Football League, the University of Southern 
     California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact 
     program; and
       (3) encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to 
     inner cities across the Nation.

  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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