[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14423]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE TO SAN MATEO COUNTY JOBS FOR YOUTH

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize a 
remarkable program for young people in my home district in California, 
the San Mateo County Jobs for Youth program will celebrate a quarter 
century of success on May 31, 2007.
  This nonprofit program, founded and facilitated by my good friend Al 
Teglia, serves youth ages 14 to 21 regardless of background, socio-
economic status, or risk level, at no cost to them or to employers. 
Youth learn to master job applications, prepare for interviews and 
create resumes; they then receive job or internship leads to help 
further their ambitions. Last year, nearly 2,000 young people were 
served in its five offices located throughout San Mateo County.
  Madam Speaker, when so many bemoan the lack of effective programs to 
address the importance of giving young people a step up the ladder of 
employment, the Jobs for Youth program facilitates wonderful 
opportunities through its job development and referral program for 
youth.
  The celebration scheduled for May 31 will focus on several specific 
examples of success. Gilead Sciences in Foster City will be honored at 
the event with a special business recognition, and Daly City will be 
presented the fourth annual Mary Louise Paskevich Award in memory of 
her 20-year Jobs for Youth participation. Both entities actively 
support the program by hiring program graduates and helping youth 
around the county. Bill Somerville of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation 
will also be acknowledged. He donated the ``seed money'' to Al Teglia 
to start up Jobs for Youth, which was initially called Summer Jobs for 
Youth until 2000, when it became a year-round program.
  Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues in the House to join me in 
recognizing the good work and success of San Mateo County Jobs for 
Youth as they celebrate 25 years of helping young people begin their 
productive lives of employment.

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