[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 70 (Thursday, May 19, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3162-S3163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LAS VEGAS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 50th anniversary 
of the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas.
  As someone whose life was transformed by youth development programs, 
public education and athletics, I am proud to share in this momentous 
occasion for the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas. Young people in the 
Las Vegas valley have benefited from their excellent programs and 
services that help develop productive, caring and responsible citizens.
  They offer robust services in leadership development, education and 
career development, the arts, sports and other

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important life skills. To build on their efforts to develop the next 
generation of responsible and active citizens, they offer many services 
that equip parents with information about community resources, such as 
food, housing, and GED classes. They also do an exemplary job of 
addressing the many interests and needs of young people, whether it's a 
t-shirt design contest, tech training or tutoring during their homework 
hour. The Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas helps Nevada children excel 
as young people in countless ways, and the lessons last a lifetime.
  In 2007 alone, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas served more than 
15,000 youth across the valley. From Mount Charleston to Boulder City 
and many points in between, the clubs continue to reach youth in a 
positive way.
  I am proud to stand with the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas to 
congratulate the organization for 50 years of helping Las Vegas 
families and young people.

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