[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11990-11991]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            HONORING TEEN OUTREACH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (TOTT)

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 26, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Teen Outreach 
Through Technology (TOTT) for their exemplary service to their 
community. TOTT is a non-profit organization with an emphasis on youth 
delinquency prevention.
  In 1986, Faye Johnson undertook an independent study at Fresno City 
College to explore the use of telecommunications with at-risk or 
troubled teens. Her study showed very positive results and shortly 
thereafter, a formal program was put in operation, volunteers were 
recruited, and TOTT became a non-profit organization. TOTT's purpose is 
to reduce juvenile delinquency by redirecting negative energy into a 
positive outcome through computer technology. Through the use of a 
computer network, newsletter and trained volunteer programs, youth are 
involved in the process of educating the public to their needs, 
exploring

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solutions to their problems, and improving their understanding of 
themselves and others.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Teen Outreach Through 
Technology for their innovative use of technology to serve young people 
in the Fresno area. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing TOTT 
many more years of continued success.

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