[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TO RECOGNIZE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 
                  COMMISSION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

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                         HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2005

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the founding of the Economic Opportunity Commission of 
San Luis Obispo County (EOC), which will be celebrated on December 9th. 
I would like to congratulate the board members, staff and volunteers of 
the EOC for all they have accomplished and wish them well as they 
continue to serve the residents of San Luis Obispo and nine other 
counties in California.
  The EOC is a private, nonprofit public benefit community action 
agency (CAA) that was designated by the San Luis Obispo County Board of 
Supervisors as the CAA for the County in December 1965. The EOC strives 
to address and alleviate poverty in San Luis Obispo County, in part 
through community-based programs designed to help individuals and 
families develop the skills needed to enhance their stability and 
economic independence. In addition, the EOC also uses strong community 
partnerships with churches, county government, and other service 
providers to assist the local community.
  I appreciate the assistance the EOC provides to the residents of San 
Luis Obispo County. Its Board of Commissioners, employees, and 
volunteers are to be commended for their efforts, which have helped 
thousands of people over the past 40 years. Accordingly, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the EOC as they celebrate their 
40th anniversary.

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