[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO 
                                (CLUES)

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2011

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Comunidades 
Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) on its 30th anniversary celebration. 
For three decades, this vibrant non-profit community organization has 
been a life-line support for the Latino community in Minnesota.
  Since its inception in 1981, CLUES has been charged with a noble 
mission to promote equality for all, seek to improve the health of 
individuals and families, and to transform the lives of all families in 
Minnesota, this organization has made a positive impact on the lives of 
so many individuals and families. The support services provided by 
CLUES that help individuals and families recover from chemical 
dependency, help people become self-sufficient through employment and 
educational opportunity, and offer a comfort zone for senior citizens 
to maintain their well-being are commendable.
  As the representative in Congress for Saint Paul, Minnesota and the 
east metropolitan area, I have had the opportunity to work with CLUES 
executive director, Jesse Bethke Gomez and the staff and board to 
address the needs and challenges facing Latinos and our entire 
community in Minnesota. CLUES would not be successful without the 
caring and dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters who serve the 
public each day. They deserve congratulations for reaching this 
milestone, and gratitude for all that they do to make our community and 
our state a caring place that helps families and individuals realize 
their dreams for the future. I wish them the very best, and I look 
forward to celebrating their continued success.

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