[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING LOS ANGELES BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2024

  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the Los 
Angeles Boys and Girls Club for their 80 years of providing essential 
services to some of the most vulnerable residents in California's 34th 
Congressional District.
  Founded in 1944, the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club has nurtured and 
empowered generations of youth and families, providing them with 
essential resources and opportunities for growth.
  Over the years, the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club has evolved, 
adapted, and expanded to meet the changing needs of the Northeast Los 
Angeles community.
  Some of the essential services provided by the Los Angeles Boys and 
Girls Club include developmental programming for children, academic 
support, sports, psycho-educational groups, leadership development, 
pre-employment preparation, art and dance, and gang prevention and 
intervention.
  These programs have resulted in improved math proficiency, improved 
reading test scores, a lifelong interest in regular exercise leading to 
an improved health-conscious habits that prioritize health, and proper 
nutrition for the youth of Northeast Los Angeles.
  Additionally, the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club provides services 
to support the entire family unit through case management, weekly food 
distribution, positive community events, and emergency and crisis 
response services.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating this 
milestone for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club, and I look forward 
to seeing all that they do in the next 80 years and beyond.

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