[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 62 (Thursday, April 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E711]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE DALY CITY YOUTH HEALTH CENTER'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JACKIE SPEIER-

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2010

  Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the 20th anniversary of 
the Daly City Youth Health Center, a health and youth development 
program linked to the Jefferson Union High School District. Since its 
inception this facility has served over 37,000 youth and currently 
provides services to more than 600 teens each month. Clearly, we are a 
better community because of the dedication, caring and expertise of the 
center's staff.
  The center, a satellite office of the San Mateo Medical Center, 
offers primary medical care, reproductive health care, mental health 
counseling, sexuality education, case management of pregnant teens, 
vocational guidance and life skills training. This center has been 
highly effective in helping girls and boys from low-income backgrounds 
where individual needs require a multi-service response.
  I would like to point out that over 5,000 teens seek medical services 
from the clinic during the year and that most of the care revolves 
around reproductive health. These services are free although staff will 
work with these young people in terms of helping them apply for health 
insurance.
  The center has been hailed for its development of programs covering 
mental health counseling, teen pregnancy prevention, peer leadership 
and the always challenging transition from school to a career. We would 
all do well to adhere to the center's mission to increase resiliency, 
encourage responsibility and promote self-determination among youth and 
young adults.
  Madam Speaker, while this body has engaged in long and spirited 
debate on the issue of health care, it is important that we recognize 
and honor a 20-year-old program that has enriched thousands of young 
people in my district.

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