[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4884]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL'S CHILDREN OF THE 
                             FUTURE PROGRAM

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2003

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program.
  Children of the Future, a nationally recognized AmeriCorps after-
school program, provides constructive, positive alternatives to 
delinquency in the higher-risk neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio. It has 
effectively reduced crime by creating physical and social safe havens 
for approximately 3,500 Columbus children.
  On January 24, 2003, Children of the Future was honored by the 
Americans for the Arts and the United States Conference of Mayors with 
the ``2003 Award for Excellence in Arts Programs for Youth.'' This 
prestigious, national award recognizes the emphasis this arts-based 
program has placed on the development of life-long skills including: 
critical thinking, constructive communication and conflict resolution.
  I congratulate the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the 
Future Program for its many accomplishments and outstanding service. 
This program is truly an asset to the people of Central Ohio.

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