[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E975-E976]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREMONT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Fremont Family 
Resource Center (FRC) located in Fremont, California. FRC opened its 
doors in June of 1999 and is currently celebrating ten years of service 
to the community.
  The Fremont Family Resource Center is a collaborative effort of 27 
California State, County, City and non-profit service agencies, all 
working together to serve families in the Tri-City area of southern 
Alameda County. Together, these agencies made the FRC a ``one-stop 
shop,'' where families can access a vast array of support services and 
programs. Their many services include adult and youth employment, child 
care information, referrals, subsidies and counseling and case 
management, housing information, parent support, immigration services, 
family economic success programs, services for the disabled, nutrition 
services for mothers and children, domestic violence prevention 
services, and health insurance counseling.
  Tri City families make over 100,000 requests annually to FRC for 
services. The organization has become a model of service that has 
gained national and international interest and attention.
  On the evening of May 2, 2009, FRC will celebrate its 10th 
anniversary and honor the individuals who have contributed to its 
success. As Fremont's Human Services Director, Suzanne Shenfil's ``out 
of the box'' thinking and leadership has led efforts to mobilize needed 
social services for vulnerable individuals in the Tri-City community. 
She has worked tirelessly to bring government and community 
organizations together to creatively eliminate barriers and build 
systems to serve those in need. Ms. Shenfil is the impetus behind the 
creation of the Fremont Family Resource Center.
  In addition to the acknowledgment of Suzanne Shenfil, special 
recognition is also given to other members of the Fremont Family 
Resource team for their commitment and dedication to insure the success 
of the FRC. This team includes Letha Barnett, Schuman-Liles Clinic; 
Ledya Cedeno, State Department of Rehabilitation; Rodney Clark, Safe 
Alternatives to Violent Environments; Tony Limperopulos, Alameda County 
Behavioral Health Care Services; Shirley McPherson, Child Care Links; 
and Allen Jackson, Tri-City One Stop Career Center, and the Employment 
Development Department.
  I join the Tri-City community in expressing appreciation to Human 
Services Director Suzanne Shenfil, the Family Resource Team, and staff 
and partner organizations for their vision and leadership over the past 
ten years of exemplary service.

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