[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 40th Anniversary of Youth Educational Services, an innovative 
community-based organization at Humboldt State University in Humboldt 
County, California.
  Youth Educational Services (YES) trains students for volunteer 
positions throughout the community, encouraging leadership, 
communication and interpersonal skills. This well-directed service aids 
students in becoming successful in all aspects of program direction and 
management. The skills developed at YES open up a variety of future 
career opportunities and many students who once served as volunteers 
have gone on to have a positive impact in Humboldt County and around 
the world.
  Over the past 40 years, YES has created over 70 volunteer programs 
that address the diverse needs of local residents and provide students 
with a myriad of service-learning opportunities. Their efforts 
facilitate active student participation in social change by addressing 
the needs of the local community.
  A wide range of local organizations began as programs at Youth 
Educational Services, contributing to the overall health of our 
community. Outstanding examples include, Humboldt Open Door Clinic, 
which provides high quality, affordable, accessible health care and 
education to the county; Humboldt State University's Campus Center for 
Appropriate Technology, an on-campus educational center for sustainable 
technology and resource conservation; and 4-H Trail, a therapeutic 
horseback riding program for children with disabilities.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate that we recognize the Youth 
Educational Services program at Humboldt State University for their 
outstanding achievements and contributions to the community over the 
last 40 years.

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