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“A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E67-E68 on Jan. 13, 2009.
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A TRIBUTE TO THE GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE
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HON. DORIS O. MATSUI
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Greater Sacramento Urban League's 40 years of service to the people of Sacramento. The Greater Sacramento Urban League's employment assistance and educational programs have been extremely beneficial to our youth and our community as a whole. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring one of Sacramento's finest non-profit organizations as they celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Founded in 1968 the Greater Sacramento Urban League is one of the 105 affiliates of the National Urban League which has locations in 36 States across our Nation. During this time the Greater Sacramento Urban League has continued to advocate to ensure that African-Americans, other minorities and the underserved become economically self-reliant and are ensured their civil rights. By cultivating relationships with communities, corporations and government agencies the Greater Sacramento Urban League has been able to provide training to thousands of youth and adults in Sacramento County.
The Greater Sacramento Urban League has been able to assist numerous Sacramentans find employment through their One Stop Career Center which provides application and resume assistance, as well as access to online resources to find employment. They also offer other employment assistance services, such as posting job openings, developing interview skills, and effective cover letter and dress-for-success tips. In addition to employment assistance, the Greater Sacramento Urban League offers emergency assistance to low income Sacramento residents that need help paying the power, rent, or phone bills. They also offer free bus service to and from appointments and G.E.D. preparation classes. In recent months they have been helping families avert foreclosure by hosting foreclosure prevention workshops. In short, the Greater Sacramento Urban League is always there for those who need them.
The Greater Sacramento Urban League offers may programs that benefit Sacramento's youth as well. They offer after school tutoring to assist students with their homework and improve their math and reading skills. Their Sacramento Urban Youth Empowerment Program provides at-risk youths with tutoring, mentoring, job readiness training, youth employment placement, and basic computer skills to better prepare them for higher education and employment opportunities. For all of their efforts, the Greater Sacramento Urban League was awarded the national 2005 EPIC Award for Exemplary Public Interest Contribution by the United States Department of Commerce. The Greater Sacramento Urban League has prospered for the last 16 years under the excellent leadership of James Shelby who was instrumental in raising the funds needed to build its current home. With the leadership of Mr. Shelby and chairwoman Susan Irwin, I am confident the Greater Sacramento Urban League will continue to provide invaluable programs for our community.
Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the Greater Sacramento Urban League's distinguished commitment to our community and Sacramento's residents. The Greater Sacramento Urban League's dedication to equality, civil rights and workforce development has helped thousands of Sacramentans when they most needed it. We all are thankful for their efforts. As the Greater Sacramento Urban League's employees and partners gather to celebrate 40 years of service to the Sacramento region, I ask all my colleagues to join me in wishing them continued success in the future.
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