[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 146 (Friday, August 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING NEIGHBORS IN NEED OF SERVICES (NINOS), INC.

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 14, 2020

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Neighbors In Need 
of Services (NINOS), Inc. as the organization celebrates 30 years of 
service to the community.
  Since its foundation in August 1990, NINOS Head Start and Early Head 
Start programs have ensured that low-income South Texas families have 
access to needed educational, medical, and nutritional support for 
children from birth to four years old. In addition to preparing 
children to begin pre-school, NINOS provides pre- and post-natal 
education to expectant mothers.
  The NINOS mission statement is ``Creating a brighter future for the 
children and la familia.'' In the past 30 years NINOS has served 
approximately 50,000 children, an incredible accomplishment that no 
doubt has had a lasting impact for these children and their families. 
This organization and its dedicated staff help the next generation of 
Rio Grande Valley residents reach their potential by ensuring that 
every child, regardless of economic status, has access to the resources 
that will help them succeed in school and beyond.
  I am proud of NINOS and the contributions they have made to the Rio 
Grande Valley for the past 30 years. I look forward to seeing how they 
continue to help our community grow stronger.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me and the people of the 34th District of Texas 
in honoring an organization that is committed to the selfless and 
important work of educating our children and ensuring families have the 
help and support they need to thrive. NINOS serves as an outstanding 
example of how we all should serve our neighbors and community.

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