[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 130 (Thursday, September 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER FLINT FOR 70 YEARS OF 
                    SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILES

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2014

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the U.S. House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint as 
they celebrate 70 years of dedication and service to children and 
families in Genesee County. Since 1944, Big Brothers Big Sisters of 
Greater Flint has provided a no-cost mentoring program to thousands of 
youth and families facing adversity.
   To celebrate 70 years of service, Big Brothers Big Sisters of 
Greater Flint will hold a Platinum Jubilee--Royal Gala. The anniversary 
celebration will honor the volunteers that have helped shape this 
institution throughout the past 70 years and highlight the future 
direction of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint as they provide 
life-changing relationships through mentorship. Chris Broussard, 
American sports analyst for ESPN will also join in the celebration as a 
celebrity guest.
   For 70 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint has operated 
under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed 
and thrive in life. As the nation's largest donor and volunteer 
supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, 
one-to-one, monitored matches between adult volunteers (``Bigs'') and 
children (``Littles''), ages 6 through 18, in communities across our 
great country. Their presence in our community is invaluable. Genesee 
County, as well as the entire State of Michigan, is better because of 
this agency.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint for 
70 years of quality mentoring services, fulfilling their mission of 
creating relationships that change lives for the better, forever.

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