AREA YOUTH ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FUNDS FOR UNIFORMS

HARRISBURG, November 4, 2002 - - State Senator Connie Williams (D-Delaware/Montgomery) yesterday presented a $5,000 check to the Plymouth Whitemarsh Spartans Youth Football and Cheerleading organization in East Plymouth Valley Park.

Williams said the check provided by the Department of Community and Economic Development will be used to buy new uniforms and equipment for the participants of the youth programs. The P.W. Spartans Youth Football and Cheerleading programs provide instruction in football as well as sideline and competitive cheerleading.

"The mission of the youth programs is to promote good character principles such as good sportsmanship and leadership skills," Williams said. "More than 230 children in the area have benefited from the programs and this funding will ensure the programs continue."