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HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRESEE
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HON. JIMMY GOMEZ
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 14, 2022
Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Bresee on 40 years of service to the district.
Bresee is a non-profit organization whose mission is to battle poverty by empowering youth and families in Los Angeles with the skills, resources, and relationships necessary to thrive. Since its early days, Bresee has evolved significantly to support the continued needs of youth and families in the community. In 2008, Bresee expanded further to include family supportive services through the Wilshire FamilySource Center. Then, in 2012, Bresee joined the city-wide campaign to reduce gang violence in Los Angeles by launching a gang prevention program through the Mayor's Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) initiative.
Thanks to Bresee's dedication, Bresee provides family services for approximately 1,500 adults and family members each year. In addition, Bresee provides youth services for 900 middle and high school students in the public-school system and gang-prevention services for 100 at-
risk youth aged 10 to 15 years old.
Bresee is a vibrant community center serving more than 3,000 youth and family members each year. It is an honor to have Bresee as a community partner in my congressional district. Bresee continues to remind us that Los Angeles is a city of hope and inspiration.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bresee.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(2)
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