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“IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AU PAIR IN AMERICA PROGRAM” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1018 on June 2, 2011.
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IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AU PAIR IN AMERICA PROGRAM
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HON. JAMES A. HIMES
of connecticut
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Au Pair in America Program. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) and its Au Pair in America Program have been leaders in providing young people with exceptional cultural exchange programs.
The Au Pair in America program began in 1986 with the goal of providing young people with unique cultural exchange opportunities. The first authorized sponsor for au pair programs, Au Pair in America has brought more than 87,000 au pairs from over 60 countries to live with an American family, care for children, and pursue educational interests for a year.
On June 9, 2011, the State Department will be hosting a reception in honor of the program's 25th anniversary. I congratulate AIFS and Au Pair in America on the continued success of this educational and cultural program, and extend my best wishes to all the program participants in their work to foster global exchange.
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