JO BONNER ApPROPRIATIONS

1 ST DISTRICT, ALABAMA SUBCOMMITTEES:

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE

ASSISTANT REPUBLICAN WHIP LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,

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SERVING BALDWIN, CLARKE,
ESCAMBIA, MOBILE, MONRoe AND
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WASHINGTON COUNTIES
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CHIEF OF STAFF

March 3 I, 2009

The Honorable David R. Obey, Chainnan The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations
H-218, The Capitol H-218, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding in the FYIO Commerce, Justice and Science bill, OJP-
Juvenile Justice account for the Team Focus Youtb Mentoring Program.

The entity to receive funding for this project is Team Focus, Inc., 6110 Grelot Road,
Mobile, AL 36609.

It is my understanding that the funding would be used to fund curriculum development,

equipment, and supplies for year-round mentoring programs and summer camps provided
by this faith-based non-profit organization.

I certify that this request will be publicly available on my official website as required by
Chainnan Obey's new Committee policy that only posted requests will be considered.
http://bonner .house. govlHoRiALO I /Funding+Opportunities/fy I Oappropriations.

I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct and foreseeable financial interest in
this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certify that to
the best of my knowledge this request: (I) is not directed to an entity or program that will be
named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure
funds for other entities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the
eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where
applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement
in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of
federal taxpayer funds.

Jo Bonner
Member of Congress

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