[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8547-8548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF BROWARD COUNTY, FL

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2004

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of two programs in 
Broward County, Florida, that were awarded Acts of Caring Awards by the 
National Association of Counties on April 21, 2004. Broward County's 
Water Matters Program and Library Friends Tutoring Program were both 
recognized by the National Association of Counties for their 
outstanding performance and service to the community.
  The Water Matters Program of Broward County was designed to educate 
residents in the Everglades area on the importance of water 
conservation and environmental responsibility. Broward County educates 
their citizens on environmental awareness in several different ways, 
including public service announcements and the development of an 
informational web page. The county also implemented Water Matters Day 
to further support the program, including hands-on activities for those 
who attend. The program is supported by a large number of volunteers, 
allowing it to exist on a very small budget.
  The North Regional/BCC Library Friends Tutoring Program was designed 
to create intergenerational relationships through education. Volunteer 
tutors who participate in the program vary in age from high school 
students to senior citizens. The diligent work of this program has 
impacted over 400 children since 1995 and also operates on a minimal 
budget.
  Mr. Speaker, we owe a debt of gratitude to those citizens of Broward 
County who seek to improve the environment as well as educate the youth 
of our nation through volunteer tutoring services. Broward County best 
exemplifies a county government that has achieved its full potential, 
setting an example for other county governments around the nation.

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