[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 219--HONORING THE HOCKEY TEAM OF EAST SIDE HIGH 
                      SCHOOL IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

  Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 219

       Whereas adolescents who lack a structured, after-school 
     environment are at high risk of delinquency, poor academic 
     performance, and illicit behavior;
       Whereas the lack of a structured after-school environment 
     is especially prevalent in inner-city communities such as 
     Newark, New Jersey;
       Whereas athletic organizations provide a safe after-school 
     environment in which adolescents learn about commitment, 
     dedication, and teamwork;
       Whereas East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, formed 
     a hockey team;
       Whereas members of the East Side High School hockey team 
     have shown resilience, dedication, and continuous 
     improvement;
       Whereas the New Jersey Devils offered assistance to the 
     East Side High School hockey team, including access to the 
     New Jersey Devils practice hockey rink; and
       Whereas the nonprofit organization, Hockey in Newark, has 
     joined with the New Jersey Devils and the National Hockey 
     League to collect and distribute donated hockey equipment and 
     uniforms valued at $85,000 to low-income children in Newark, 
     New Jersey: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the dedication of the players and coaches of 
     the hockey team of East Side High School in Newark, New 
     Jersey;
       (2) wishes the East Side High School hockey team many 
     successful seasons ahead; and
       (3) commends the New Jersey Devils for engaging the local 
     community and providing low-income, at-risk children the 
     opportunity to play hockey.

                          ____________________