[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H6868-H6869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING JEFFERSON-CLARION HEAD START

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
40 years of the Jefferson-Clarion Head Start program.
  Since its inception more than 50 years ago, Head Start has improved 
the lives of more than 32 million children and their families. Head 
Start gives every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, a chance 
to succeed in school and in life.
  When Head Start was first launched in 1965, the idea of providing 
comprehensive health, nutrition, and education services to children 
living in poverty was groundbreaking.
  Jefferson-Clarion Head Start is no exception. For 40 years they have 
provided families and children of all ages with comprehensive education 
and health services to income-eligible children to ensure that they 
will be healthier and better prepared for success in school and life.
  Currently Jefferson and Clarion County serves approximately 300 
children each year across 10 towns and two counties.
  Mr. Speaker, Head Start takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the 
needs of young children. They focus on the whole child and the whole 
family.
  Congratulations to all who work and participate with Jefferson-
Clarion Head Start. Your work is vital to our community. Thank you for 
going above and beyond every day to make sure our children get the 
education they need to prepare for their futures.

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