[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14849]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 ON THE RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH BEING NAMED A 2003 
                    ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD FINALIST

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of 
Deerfield Beach, Florida for their selection as 2003 All-America City 
Award Finalist. It is my pleasure to congratulate the mayor, the city 
commission, and the citizens of Deerfield Beach as they are recognized 
by our nation with consideration for the oldest and most respected 
community recognition award in the nation. I applaud the residents of 
Deerfield Beach for their strong civic pride and their dedication to 
their community.
  Mr. Speaker, located in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, the 
city of Deerfield Beach has previously been recognized as America's 
First Project Impact Community and as a four-time National Blue Wave 
award-winner, as well as an All-America City finalist in 2001. 
Deerfield Beach is not only home to many quality corporations and non-
profit organizations, but the city also thrives on the strong 
partnerships between non-profit organizations, the government and the 
private sector for the betterment of the community. The philosophy of 
these relationships is seen through the three projects that helped 
Deerfield Beach receive the title of an All-America City finalist. The 
NE Focal Point/CASA (Children, Alzheimer's Senior and Adult Services), 
Inc., is a not-for-profit organization that provides members of the 
Deerfield community with many philanthropic services for the community. 
Second, the Gateway Community Outreach (GCO), Inc., operates as a food 
distribution facility for those in need. Gateway provides homeless 
prevention guidance and financial assistance to its clients. Lastly, 
the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) is a non-profit 
organization that educates disadvantaged youth in not only automotive 
repair but in academic and future life management skills through an 
intensive, nine-month classroom and an automotive hands-on training 
program.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again congratulate those citizens of 
Deerfield, Florida and the delegation of 70 friends, residents and 
officials of Deerfield Beach who have worked incredibly hard over the 
past year to receive the title of All-America City finalist. I go on to 
wish the city of Deerfield Beach good luck as they challenge the other 
30 finalists for this award, in hopes to receive the ultimate 
recognition as the All-America City.

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