[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 57 (Thursday, March 31, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    COMMENDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

  (Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the 
Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County and Palm Beach County for over 
100 years of combined service to their communities.
  Over the past half a century, both clubs have grown and now serve 
more than 10,000 youth in 17 cities across Palm Beach County and over 
12,500 youth at 12 locations across Broward County. Their work is 
critical for the success of the kids who need them most in our 
communities.
  Each young person who walks through their doors can access programs 
that support their academic success, physical health, social-emotional 
well-being, and leadership development.
  Most importantly, it is a safe place for kids to have fun, make 
lifelong friends, and to help build resiliency and the confidence that 
will serve them for the rest of their lives.
  The Boys and Girls Clubs Movement challenges each and every one of us 
to fulfill our full potential. For more than 50 years, the Palm Beach 
County and Broward County clubs have done just that. I commend both 
organizations as they continue their essential work helping young 
people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and 
responsible citizens.

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