[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 61 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
program that has touched the lives of thousands of young people across 
South Florida, and continues to shine a light on the importance of 
engaging our youth in programs that can help support and guide them.
  For almost two decades, the South Florida After-School All-Stars has 
provided year-round programs to at-risk youth in successful efforts to 
better steer and empower our young people. This organization started as 
a summer camp servicing less than 50 students in 1997, and has since 
grown into a full-service program reaching over 4,000 students a year. 
With programs in fields ranging from health to scholastic achievement, 
this organization has managed to engage young people with increasingly 
varied interests and continues to reach them in meaningful ways.
  The South Florida After-School All-Stars serves as an exemplar 
organization for youth engagement, and has undoubtedly earned our 
community's admiration, respect, and gratitude.

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