[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
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                  CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 4, 2019

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Eric and David Groos, two constituents from San Juan Capistrano, as my 
Constituents of the Month for April.
   Each month, I recognize constituents who have gone above and beyond 
to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and make the 
country stronger. As co-founders of a non-profit that provides under-
served and at-risk youth with outdoor recreational activities, there is 
no question that Eric and David are deserving of this recognition.
   The brothers' non-profit, Great Opportunities, has served over 3000 
young people in my district, mainly coming from San Juan Capistrano's 
geographically identified gang induction zones where kids are most at-
risk of being drawn toward gang activity. Organizations like theirs 
play a critical role in generating opportunity in socioeconomically 
disadvantaged communities, and I am extremely grateful for the services 
they provide.
   Eric and David provide kids in my district with more than just 
recreational activities--they are providing experiences that will help 
kids develop leadership and problem-solving skills, which will serve 
them well throughout their lives. I believe we must do more at the 
local, state, and federal levels to support organizations like theirs 
that provide under-served youth with the skills they need to succeed in 
life, and that will continue to be one of my priorities.
   I am proud to recognize Eric and David as my constituents of the 
month for April, and I am deeply grateful for everything they do to 
give back to our community.

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