[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19867]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS FOR BEING NAMED A 
         PROJECT WINNER FOR THE 2017 GOVERNOR'S HOMETOWN AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                  in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rock Island, 
Illinois for being named a project winner for the 2017 Governor's 
Hometown Award due to its outstanding Kids Invested in Natural Growth 
(KING) Program.
  The Kids Invested in Natural Growth Program is provided by the Martin 
Luther King Center. The program provides a variety of activities for 
youth ages 6 through 18, including homework help, sports and 
recreation, service learning, mentoring, life skills, and character 
development. The program's goal is to provide safe and enriching 
activities and encourage academic success. The Kids Invested in Natural 
Growth Program reaches approximately 1,200 kids each year. Thirty-five 
dedicated volunteers make the yearlong commitments to the sports 
component. An additional 15 volunteers are involved in the afterschool 
and summer programs.
  The generous and caring volunteers and leaders of the Kids Invested 
in Natural Growth (KING) Program in the City of Rock Island make me 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Rock Island, 
Illinois for being named a finalist for the 2017 Governor's Hometown 
Award and recognize all who organize and contribute to the Kids 
Invested in Natural Growth (KING) Program for their outstanding efforts 
and accomplishments.

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