[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE DOPE PROJECT FOR INSPIRING MESSAGE ABOUT FLINT

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing The Dope Project for the 
educational opportunities it has provided to Flint high school 
students.
   The Dope Project was founded in 2013 by Fred Walker to teach youth 
how to be business leaders of tomorrow. The Dope Project stands for The 
Development of Positive Energy Project. TDP allows high school students 
to interact with business leaders as if they were in the real 
workplace. The program offers six-week workshops to teach business, 
leadership, and life skills to students as well as expose them to 
future career opportunities.
   The most recent TDP workshop created a commercial for the city of 
Flint. The commercial was created by Flint teenagers and sends an 
inspiring message about unity. The message of the video focuses on 
fighting against labels and not giving up on the city of Flint.
   It is my honor to represent such active and inspiring young members 
of our community. The message shared by these Flint students and TDP 
instills hope in the community of Flint and anyone who views their 
video.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work done by The Dope Project, Mr. 
Walker, and all the students involved in the program for their hard 
work and the services they have provided for the City of Flint.

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