[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E550-E551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to all of the 
Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County, California, on this occasion of 
their 60th anniversary aptly recognized as, ``60 years of Hope and 
Opportunity.''

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  Meeting the needs of our community has been and continues to be, the 
Boys and Girls Clubs' highest priority. Clubs provide young people that 
do not have adult care or supervision at home with people that care 
about them. Our local organizations have programs and services that 
promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a 
sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
  Boys and Girls Clubs enable all young people, especially those in the 
most need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and 
responsible citizens. We are very fortunate for the guidance that these 
individuals give to the future leaders of our community. The work that 
these volunteers do can never be underestimated.
  The Boys and Girls Clubs believe, as do I, that volunteers make a 
powerful difference in the community. Their service, advocacy, 
leadership and mentoring have touched countless lives throughout our 
Valley. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this wonderful 
group of men and women as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County 
celebrate their 60th Anniversary of ``Hope and Opportunity.''

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