[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 80 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE MS GULF COAST 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2016

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Boys & Girls Club 
of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the occasion of their 50th 
Anniversary.
  In serving the citizens of Mississippi's Fourth Congressional 
District, I am proud to meet people of all kinds, especially young 
people who have their hopes and dreams still ahead of them. As part of 
their daily routine, they must decide what actions they will take that 
day which will, in turn, affect their future. The Boys & Girls Club of 
the Gulf Coast plays a vital role in shining a ray of hope into the 
lives of young people who may not see a bright future ahead of 
themselves.
  Originally named the Biloxi Boys Club, the organization began in 
1966, with the help of the Biloxi Jaycees, to serve 15 young men. 
Today, there are over 1,700 registered members, five locations, and a 
daily attendance of approximately 800 young men and women of the Gulf 
Coast region.
  It is our responsibility, as a community, to invest in the lives of 
our future leaders. The Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast strives to 
develop productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
  The organization leads our community's efforts to improve academic 
success, healthy lifestyles, and good character in our young men and 
women. This is accomplished by offering our young people a safe and 
supportive place to go and by providing them with quality programs to 
teach responsibility, positive character development, sports, and 
academic progress, among other important aspects of leadership.
  The Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast is a valuable asset for our 
Coast children. Once again, I commend the Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf 
Coast as they mark the 50th anniversary of improving young lives along 
the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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