[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1028-E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF AMIGOS BLOCK WATCH

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2022

  Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amigos Block 
Watch, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month.
  Amigos Block Watch was formed by a group of community members in 
Phoenix who work together to minimize crime in their neighborhoods. For 
25 years, Amigos Block Watch has hosted community meetings where 
individuals can voice their concerns or questions, helping provide 
resources from community action officers and keeping the Phoenix City 
Council informed. Amigos Block Watch also hosts events that bring the 
community together, building a more inclusive city. They are also 
active in using their social media to promote educational and work 
opportunities for residents, while continuing to encourage those in

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the area to get involved and stay updated on impactful safety issues.
  For so many years, Amigos Block Watch has been ensuring everybody 
feels safe in their community. They have lived up to their message of 
``One Neighborhood, One Family''. Their community efforts continue to 
provide free resources and support to those in need, and they continue 
to advocate for the members of the community while never backing down 
from the fight to create neighborhoods where all feel safe.
  I would like to again congratulate Amigos Block Watch on their 25th 
anniversary. I hope Phoenix has this incredible organization for 
decades to come.

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