[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3582]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF 
                             NEW HAMPSHIRE

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                          HON. FRANK C. GUINTA

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 22, 2016

  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire. I am pleased 
to join previous volunteers, mentors, program participants and 
supporters of the program to recognize the commitment and hard work the 
``Bigs'' have made in the lives of the ``Littles'' they have impacted 
in the Granite State over the past 50 years.
  The belief of Big Brothers Big Sisters is very simple. They believe 
that every child has the ability to succeed in life, and for some it 
takes the extra guidance of a mentor to help them on their way to 
success. Their mission is more difficult as we sadly know that many 
children come from difficult situations, single parent households, or 
have challenges in learning and socializing unlike other kids their 
age. The ``Bigs,'' or adult mentors, become a consistent presence in 
the lives of their ``Littles'' and help lend structure, support and 
confidence to these kids in their everyday lives. Many kids who have 
come up through Big Brothers Big Sisters have given testimony over the 
years that they wouldn't be where they are today were it not for the 
help and support of their Big Brother or Big Sister, and I thank these 
men and women for taking time out of their lives to help support the 
children of our great state.
  I am proud to join with my fellow Granite Staters in recognizing the 
50th anniversary of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire, and 
wish them all the best in their future years.

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