[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1173-E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        LIFE CHANGERS FOUNDATION--OILERS PEE WEE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this time next month will be the first 
game of the season for the ``Life Changers Foundation'' (LCF)

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Oilers of the North Harris County, Texas Pee Wee Football League. The 
LCF Oilers' head coach, Darrell Eldridge promotes discipline and 
commitment from his team. He continually works with his team to 
encourage good sportsmanship and fair play, instilling in these young 
boys and girls the value of athletics and achievement. The LCF Oilers 
dedication to advocating for individual excellence in sports, fine arts 
and other community-initiated programs helps challenge the community's 
future generations to learn the value of productivity and teamwork.
  A mother of a pee wee Oiler from my district in Texas wrote to me and 
said, ``it seems our children aren't a priority until they are a 
problem.''. I strongly support community involvement in positive youth 
programs like the LCF. Oilers contribute to these kids' lives more than 
a few trophies. The goal of the LCF Oilers is to physically and 
mentally promote the betterment of these kids through physical 
competition--and it does exactly that.
  The coaches, referees, and parents who offer these pee wee Oilers 
such an excellent opportunity in their young lives are to be commended 
for their dedication and support of the youth of our community.

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