[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17945]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                            TRI-VALLEY YMCA

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Tri-
Valley YMCA, which on November 6 will be celebrating its 50th 
anniversary.
  Since 1965, the Tri-Valley YMCA has been strengthening the 
communities of Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and Sunol through its 
youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. 
Among these is its work to promote our children's confidence and 
relationships, positive leadership, civic engagement, and community 
compassion. Through child learning centers, camp programs, Youth in 
Government, and family support programs, the Y is providing enriching 
education and life experiences for all children and teens in our 
community.
  One of the most noteworthy commitments of the Y is that all of its 
programs and activities are open to everyone, regardless of the 
family's ability to pay. Led by Executive Director Kelly O'Lague Dulka, 
the Tri-Valley YMCA has also extended its community giving and 
distributed nearly $1 million in household supplies last year.
  Beyond personal character development, the Y has become a valuable 
safety net in my district, nurturing the potential of all children 
involved in their activities, helping people of all ages improve their 
health, and providing opportunities for the community to come together 
and support each other.
  Congratulations to the staff and board of directors of the Tri-Valley 
YMCA for 50 years of selfless giving to our community.

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