[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING HOPE LEARNING ACADEMY-

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                         HON. DARRELL E. ISSA-

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a wonderful 
program operated by New Hope Community Church in Canyon Lake, 
California, that has set the standard for helping troubled youth by 
introducing a new concept to learning. Just this past weekend, Menifee 
Councilman Scott Mann and I had the pleasure to visit the Hope Learning 
Academy, seeing firsthand how this program's mentors steer at-risk 
youth onto a positive path and equip them with the tools they need to 
lead successful lives.
  Regrettably, a substantial number of youth in our communities are 
failing school, struggling with behavioral issues in and out of the 
home, and many are ``slipping through the cracks.''
  That is why Hope Learning Academy, which represents just one of the 
many ways that New Hope Community Church serves its community, is an 
outstanding example of providing at-risk youth with opportunities to 
grow. Their combination of guidance, encouragement and years of 
experience working with youth has proven successful in helping both 
students and parents implement a strategy of change in their lives 
during what are considered a teenager's most challenging years.
  There is no question that the staff at Hope Learning Academy is 
committed to finding ways to help the youth in our community. They have 
effectively executed a niche program to put youth on a course for 
success while partnering with parents to give them the tools they need 
to effectively parent their child.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues please join me in recognizing 
the success of Hope Learning Academy and I look forward to hearing more 
about valuable programs such as this that make a positive difference in 
the lives of our local youth.

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