[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 31 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S2363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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 RECOGNIZING THE ASHLAND-BOYD COUNTY AND CATLETTSBURG POLICE ATHLETIC 
                                 LEAGUE

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, today I would like to recognize 
the Ashland-Boyd County and Catlettsburg Police Athletic League. The 
League, a community youth center, strives to improve the lives of 
children through a variety of activities. The League's goal is to 
prevent young people from immersing themselves in drugs and other 
unruly behaviors, as well as giving them a safe place to go.
  The Ashland-Boyd County and Catlettsburg Police Athletic League was 
formed 6 months ago and invites young people from Kentucky, Ohio, and 
West Virginia. The League introduces young people to many different 
activities, including exercise, sports and video games, and hopes to 
incorporate dance, martial arts, and the fine arts into its curriculum.
  Currently more than 50 teenagers have registered with the 
organization and more are interested in joining. The League also has 
plans of opening a second facility due to a growing interest.
  Again, I thank the Ashland-Boyd County and Catlettsburg Police 
Athletic League for giving young Kentuckians a safe place for mental 
and physical growth. I wish all the best in the future.

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