congressional_record: CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-2
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| CREC-2010-12-22-pt1-PgE2243-2 | 2010-12-22 | 111 | 2 | HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2243 | E2243 | [{"name": "Madeleine Z. Bordallo", "role": "speaking"}] | 156 Cong. Rec. E2243 | Congressional Record, Volume 156 Issue 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010) [Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 173 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF SANCTUARY, INC. ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary service of Sanctuary, Inc., a community based non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for Guam's families and youth. Through their 24-hour crisis intervention, Sanctuary promotes mediation services during times of family conflicts while also providing temporary safe refuge to youth in need of further supportive counseling. In addition, Sanctuary fosters the development of responsible community members and assists in preserving and promoting family unity through their outreach, education and prevention programs. Founded in 1971 by Father Robert Phelps and Mr. Luis Martinez, with the goal of creating a safe refuge for Guam's youth, Sanctuary originated in southern Guam, with seven families volunteering their time and homes to provide temporary housing to troubled youth who are not suitable for youth correctional facilities. Sanctuary has since relocated to central Guam and now provides shelter and services at three dedicated buildings: an emergency shelter, a transitional living program, and substance abuse program. They have made tremendous strides over the years and annually provide safe haven for over 300 youth and also provide assistance through outreach and prevention programs to over 3,000 troubled teens. These services and programs, such as alcohol and drug treatment programs, provide safe alternatives to detention or youth correctional facilities and are instrumental in helping troubled youth turn their lives around and contribute to society. It is on the occasion of Sanctuary's 39th anniversary that I join our community in commending their humanitarian services and outreach efforts in helping Guam's youth. I commend the efforts of Interim Executive Director, Millie Lujan; Staff members and Volunteers who have dedicated and contributed their time over the past 39 years and I look forward to many more years of continued service by Sanctuary Guam. ____________________ |