[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20150]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO DEION SANDERS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, it is with great 
pride that I pay tribute today to Deion Sanders, former Dallas Cowboys 
football player. His many years of community service and dedication in 
making a difference in the lives of people are truly deserving of our 
appreciation and praise.
  Deion Sanders, a former cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys and one of 
the best cornerbacks in the NFL, decided to graciously open up his home 
and heart to nine disadvantaged children in order to teach them 
responsibility and life skills.
  Mr. Sanders is truly devoted to enhancing the lives of young people 
and he has decided to have 14 children, including his own 5 kids, live 
at his home for the summer. There are five adolescent boys and four 
girls. Most of the children come from families with no father in the 
home. Mr. Sanders is giving these children a fulfilling and productive 
summer. The children eat, pray, do chores and go on field trips 
together.
  He believes that the true key to helping children is by teaching them 
responsibility. Along with opening up his home this summer, Deion 
Sanders is creating a biblically based mentoring program called 
Primetime Army. This program will give parents and their sons access to 
Sanders and his team of professionals on a 24-7 basis for a monthly 
fee.
  Mr. Sanders wants to encourage children to dream big because anything 
can be possible. All children deserve a chance at success and Deion 
Sanders is helping to give them that chance.
  I know that Deion will continue to play an important role in our 
community for decades to come, and that America will continue to 
benefit from his dedication, service and hard work.
  Madam Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me in saluting Deion Sanders and in applauding 
this remarkable citizen for all he has done in north Texas, to those of 
us whose lives he has touched.

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