    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [June 15, 2007]
    [Page 760]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas--21st Street
    Club in Wichita
    June 15, 2007

        The President. I have come to this fantastic facility to, first of
    all, thank the people that have supported the programs that exist here.
    I like the idea of mentors reaching out to children to set good examples
    and to encourage them to achieve big goals in life. And that's what
    happens here in this Boys and Girls Club in Wichita. This is a place
    where dreams are fostered and skills are given so that people can
    realize their dreams.
        This is a community-based program. It gets some help from the
    government, but it gets a lot of help from the local community. And I
    think it's very important for the people of Wichita to support program
    such as this. After all, we can change our country one heart and one
    soul at a time. So I'm really pleased to be here. It's a beautiful
    facility full of beautiful people.
        And so thank you for giving me a chance to come by and say hello.
    Yes, you won an award didn't you?
        Ciera Ivy. Yes.
        The President. What award did you win?
        Ms. Ivy. Youth of the Month.
        The President. Youth of the Month. That's good. Congratulations to
    you.
        Ms. Ivy. Thank you.
        The President. I want to thank the counselors who are here and all
    the adults that are working with the boys and girls.
        Anyway, nice to see you all. Thanks for coming by. Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. A portion of these remarks could
    not be verified because the tape was incomplete.