[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 93 (Thursday, June 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE QUAD COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE AND THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING 
 IN TOMORROW'S SCIENTISTS, TECHNICIANS, AND MANAGERS AND PROJECT READY

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2015

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Quad County 
Urban League and the students participating in two of its important 
programs: Tomorrow's Scientists, Technicians, and Managers, and Project 
Ready.
  For over twenty years, the Quad County Urban League has sponsored 
Tomorrow's Scientists, Technicians, and Managers in an effort to 
inspire young minority students to pursue their goals. Over 1,800 
students have benefited from the tutoring, workshops, college visits, 
and guest speakers provided by the program. Students who have completed 
the program maintain excellent grade point averages, receive thousands 
of dollars in scholarships, and contribute countless hours giving back 
to their community.
  More recently, the Quad County Urban League has introduced Project 
Ready, a program with the goal of familiarizing minority students and 
their families with the college decision making process. By introducing 
concepts like college admissions and financial aid early on, Project 
Ready prepares a path for strong academic students to pursue post-
secondary STEM Education.
  Congratulations to the Quad County Urban League and the students who 
have participated in these rigorous programs. Real differences are 
being made in our communities because of programs like Tomorrow's 
Scientists, Technicians, and Managers, and Project Ready.

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