[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 163 (Friday, October 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1047]
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                HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRESEE

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2022

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Bresee on 40 years of 
service to the district.
  Bresee is a non-profit organization whose mission is to battle 
poverty by empowering youth and families in Los Angeles with the 
skills, resources, and relationships necessary to thrive. Since its 
early days, Bresee has evolved significantly to support the continued 
needs of youth and families in the community. In 2008, Bresee expanded 
further to include family supportive services through the Wilshire 
FamilySource Center. Then, in 2012, Bresee joined the city-wide 
campaign to reduce gang violence in Los Angeles by launching a gang 
prevention program through the Mayor's Gang Reduction and Youth 
Development (GRYD) initiative.
  Thanks to Bresee's dedication, Bresee provides family services for 
approximately 1,500 adults and family members each year. In addition, 
Bresee provides youth services for 900 middle and high school students 
in the public-school system and gang-prevention services for 100 at-
risk youth aged 10 to 15 years old.
  Bresee is a vibrant community center serving more than 3,000 youth 
and family members each year. It is an honor to have Bresee as a 
community partner in my congressional district. Bresee continues to 
remind us that Los Angeles is a city of hope and inspiration.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and 
celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bresee.

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