[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1101]
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IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY CHALLENGE 
                           AND OF DAVID LaRUE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 25 
years of amazing work by the staff and supporters of Community 
Challenge. In giving specific mention to one of Community Challenge's 
biggest long-time supporters, David LaRue--I not only honor him, but 
also all those others who have given of themselves to create a better 
future for our children.
  Community Challenge, a branch of Recovery Resources that focuses on 
keeping our children healthy, happy and free from the devastation of 
drug and alcohol abuse, has strengthened and empowered the lives of 
countless youth and families throughout our west side communities.
  As with many great initiatives, its origins are humble. In 1985 a 
small group of Rocky River residents acted when they became concerned 
about alcohol and drug abuse by local children and teens; they formed 
the Rocky River Community Challenge, which worked on education and 
prevention. As the organization expanded, `Rocky River' was dropped 
from its name but its mission has remained the same--to improve 
education and prevent abuse.
  Today, I also honor David LaRue for the tireless support he has given 
Community Challenge. Mr. LaRue's dedication to the mission and programs 
of Community Challenge is evidenced by the significant sponsorship 
funding from the company of which he is Vice President and Chief 
Operating Officer, Forest City Enterprises. In 1992 Mr. LaRue 
personally led the effort to start Community Challenge's Basketball 
Challenge Cup, an annual event bringing together teens and families for 
an evening of fun and competition in an alcohol-free environment.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the 25 years of tireless effort by all the staff and supporters of 
Community Challenge and of David LaRue whose leadership, sponsorship, 
and support of Community Challenge's programs and events has made a 
real difference in the lives of so many.

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