[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH AND THE SARATOGA COUNTY ECONOMIC 
                          OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Saratoga County 
Economic Opportunity Council as they participate in Community Action 
Month.
  With the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964, Congress 
made way for the establishment of Community Action Agencies. These 
groups are typically comprised of local business and community leaders, 
who work as part of a statewide network to provide essential services 
for the impoverished in their communities.
  For over 40 years, the Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council has been 
working as the designated Community Action Agency for their region. 
This organization works to help their neighbors by supporting a variety 
of initiatives, including Head Start and the Community Lunch Program. 
Through these efforts, the Saratoga EOC has helped to improve thousands 
of lives, making their community a better place for everyone in the 
process.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to recognize the 
Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council for their legacy of public 
service. We are proud of their dedication to helping the Saratoga 
community, and thank them for their tireless efforts.

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