[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E844-E845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE READY SET BACK 2 SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 27, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 15th annual 
Ready Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair. The Ready Set Back 2 
School Fair is an annual event that plays a vital role in meeting the 
needs of children throughout the Kern County community. The Kern County 
Department of Child Support Services hosts the event to provide 
students and families with the resources they need for a successful 
school year. Every August, eight fairs take place across Kern County, 
providing support including new backpacks to over 3,000 children and 
their families.
  Over the past 15 years, the fairs have benefitted over 46,000 
children in the community. For more than a decade, volunteers and staff 
with the Ready Set Back 2 School Fair have been steadfast in their 
commitment to improving the well-being of students. During the events, 
children can receive essential immunizations, learn about car safety, 
and obtain other important school supplies. Parents also have an 
opportunity to learn about a range of local resources available in Kern 
County, including healthcare, child support, and employment services. 
The Ready Set Back 2 School Fair is open to all throughout the 
community and has been a critical resource for families facing 
financial challenges. It is because of the dedication and hard work of 
the fair's staff and volunteers that children in our community are able 
to return to school each year, well-prepared and ready to learn.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join me in celebrating the 15th annual Ready Set Back 2 School 
Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Kern County Department of Child 
Support Services. Their work to improve the lives of Central Valley 
students and families will be felt for generations to come.

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