[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7274]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DARRELL R. GREEN AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE CARE AWARD

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Darrell R. Green, an NFL Hall of Famer, seven-time All-Pro defensive 
back for the Washington Redskins and founder of the Darrell Green Youth 
Life Foundation, upon his receiving the Commonwealth Academy 
Recognition for Educators, CARE, Award.
  Mr. Green is being honored for his visionary leadership in 
establishing the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation, which provides 
support services to young people facing challenging life circumstances. 
Through his foundation, Mr. Green has opened the Youth Life Learning 
Center in the District of Columbia and affiliate centers in Richmond, 
Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee. These centers provide comprehensive 
after-school and summer programs for at-risk teens and pre-teens. They 
offer academic enrichment and remedial education in the areas of 
reading, language arts, mathematics, supplemental services, mentoring 
and character development. In addition to providing these services, Mr. 
Green's foundation has created a National Training Institute where 
community leaders can learn how to launch similar programs in their own 
neighborhoods.
  A native of Houston, Texas, Darrell Green had an illustrious career 
with the Washington Redskins. He was a seven-time All-Pro defensive 
back, played in three Super Bowls and retired in 2002 after a heralded 
20-year career. A top draft choice out of Texas A&I University, Darrell 
understood the power of an education, going back to school to complete 
his undergraduate degree which he earned in 1998 from St. Paul's 
College in Lawrenceville, Virginia. In 1999, Marymount University 
recognized Green for his extraordinary humanitarian work and conferred 
upon him the honorary degree of doctor of humane letters.
  Mr. Green has been breaking ground his entire life. At an early age 
he faced some very challenging circumstances. But, with the support of 
his high school coach and faith community, Darrell was able to overcome 
those obstacles, rising to become a celebrated pro athlete. This 
personal experience is what prompted him to create the foundation, so 
that at-risk young people can receive the support they also need to 
succeed.
  I am delighted to be presenting the prestigious CARE award to Darrell 
Green, an outstanding community leader who has worked tirelessly to 
enhance the lives of young people. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Darrell on this award and for his ongoing commitment to 
improving the lives of others.

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