[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2009

  Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the 
Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 
following information regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 
2009 Omnibus.


                       Commerce, Justice, Science

  Requesting Member: Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus
  Account: Department of Justice, Byrne Discretionary Grants account
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Police Athletic/Activities 
League
  Address of Requesting Entity: 658 West Indiantown Road, Suite #201, 
Jupiter, FL 33458
  Description of Request: I have secured $400,000 to develop and 
maintain a national youth crime prevention that promotes interaction 
and trust between law enforcement officers and youth. Primary focus on 
underserved communities where there are high incidences of youth crime. 
Funding will also be used towards the creation of pilot program to 
address gang related crime in several states; including FL, MD, NJ, OH, 
CA, PA and TX.

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