[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1773-1774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    HONORING THE UPSTATE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JIM DeMINT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind my friends in this 
chamber that freedom in America is created not by government, but by 
individuals who take responsibility upon themselves and share in the 
responsibilities of community. When citizens take this responsibility, 
local people keep dollars, decisions and freedom in their hands. It is 
my honor several times each year to present the Congressional Spirit of 
Freedom Award to members of the 4th District of South Carolina. This 
non-partisan award goes to individuals, organizations, schools, and 
businesses that go above and beyond the call of duty to advance the 
spirit and ideals of freedom and volunteerism in service to the 
communities of South Carolina.
  It is my pleasure today to honor one such group, the Upstate Urban 
League in Greenville, SC that has embodied these ideals. The Urban 
League's Pre-College Enrollment/Talent Search program has taken the 
initiative in making sure every Upstate child achieves his or her full 
potential. They have done this by providing SAT workshops, college 
visitation tours, and financial aid workshops for disadvantaged 
students, all without relying on government funding. In 1998 alone, 
they helped one hundred and thirty-three students raise their SAT 
scores by as much as two hundred and eighty points. I commend them for 
their work that helps students reach their dreams of going to college 
and succeeding in

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the next century. The Upstate Urban League proves when we come together 
and give a helping hand, we can overcome any challenge and secure the 
future for our children.
  I offer my sincere thanks and best wishes for their continued success 
in bringing freedom home to the citizens of the Upstate and South 
Carolina. I am proud to present the Upstate Urban League, Greenville, 
SC with the Congressional Spirit of Freedom Award.

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