[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 71 (Friday, May 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 6, 2016

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Southeast 
Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization in 
Southeast Fort Worth, Texas, as they host their 2nd Annual Pathway's 
Banquet, highlighting the work of local leaders for their contributions 
to empowering our local youth and adults.
  The Southeast Community Development Corporation was founded in April 
2014, by Pastor Robert J. McGinty, who saw a need to continue to serve 
others after retiring from 36 years of service in law enforcement. 
Since its founding, the program has found success in providing 
education support, mentoring, leadership development, health and 
wellness initiatives, and programs where participants can prepare 
themselves for financial literacy, life-skills, job readiness, and 
empowerment for home ownership.
  One of their most successful programs is the Children's Defense Fund 
Freedom School, the only all-male program in Texas aimed at building 
strong, literate, and empowered children to serve a fundamental role 
within their families, communities, and nation. Young men between the 
ages of 13 and 17 participate in an interactive summer reading-based 
curriculum to improve their reading level and to curb summer learning 
loss. In addition, the scholars participate in college tours and 
community service projects and learn valuable tools to expand their 
educational opportunities.
  Every year, the Southeast Community Development Corporation hosts 
their Annual Pathways Banquet to honor local government, city, 
business, and community leaders for their contributions to creating 
``Pathways for the City's Youth and Adults.''
  This year, the organization will host its 2nd Annual Pathways Banquet 
at the Tarrant County Community College Trinity River Campus, where 
they will honor Tarrant County Commissioner Roy C. Brooks, Former 
Dallas Cowboy Greg Ellis, and former TCC Chancellor, the late Erma 
Johnson Hadley, for their work and commitment to expanding 
opportunities for our adults and youth in the Tarrant County community.
  In honor of the Southeast Community Development Corporations 2nd 
Annual Pathways Awards ceremony, and the invaluable service the 
organization provides to the Fort Worth community, this statement will 
be entered into the Congressional Record on Friday, May 6, 2016.

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