[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13721]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING JENNY LIN FOUNDATION CONCERT

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the free concert on August 1 organized by the Jenny Lin Foundation.
  The Jenny Lin Foundation was founded 20 years ago, in 1994, following 
the tragic murder of Jenny Lin of Castro Valley at just 14 years old. 
Thanks to her parents, John and Mei-lian, Jenny's talents and spirit 
will never be forgotten through the work of this wonderful 
organization.
  In recognition of Jenny's love of music, the Jenny Lin Foundation 
sponsors a free summer music program. It culminates in a free community 
concert each year.
  Not only have thousands of East Bay students benefited from this 
music education, but they have gained leadership skills too. That is 
because the Foundation's programs are student led.
  The Foundation also supports music education through two scholarships 
to help with private music lessons. These are annual awards given to a 
Castro Valley Unified School District Music Program participant chosen 
as the ``Most Promising Musician'' and a Castro Valley middle school 
student for ``Academic and Musical Achievement.''
  Another focus of the Jenny Lin Foundation is to help protect our 
children. It has done this through fairs to educate parents and 
children on how to stay safe, self-defense classes, and art contests.
  Thank you to John and Mei-lian, the foundation, and everyone involved 
in it for making a tremendous contribution to the East Bay. I want to 
wish everyone involved in this year's concert the very best.
  It is moving to see that such a positive benefit can come out of such 
a terrible crime. May the Jenny Lin Foundation continue to help our 
East Bay community for many years to come.

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