[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING TONY HOPSON ON BEING HONORED AS THIS YEAR'S FIRST 
                          CITIZEN OF PORTLAND

  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, this evening in Portland, Oregon, Tony 
Hopson is going to be recognized as our First Citizen, special 
recognition for a special gentleman who has developed an innovative 
program for young people that for 20 years has not only helped 
Portland's youth and stabilized our neighborhoods; it has provided 
significant impact in terms of being a critical foundation for the 
revitalization of critical areas of northeast Portland. Not only has 
his program touched the lives of thousands of young people; it has been 
a signal about how communities can come together and solve problems, 
bringing out the best in everyone. The success goes beyond our children 
and our neighborhoods. All who have had the privilege of working with 
him and his team have been influenced for the better.
  I am pleased, Mr. Speaker, that our community is recognizing Mr. 
Hopson as our First Citizen, important recognition for an outstanding 
leader and an innovative program.

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