U.S. Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz - 13th District of Pennsylvania

U.S. Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz
Representing the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2009

CONTACT: Rachel Magnuson, 202-225-6111


	U.S. Rep. Schwartz’s Statement on Valley Swim Club

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) released the following statement today on news reports concerning the Valley Swim Club, located in Huntingdon Valley, part of the 13th District of Pennsylvania.

“Like many others are, I was taken aback by news reports of allegations of racist comments made by members of a private swim club, the Valley Swim Club, concerning minority children who were using the swimming club through a contract that was made with the swim club and their day camp, Creative Steps.

“The decision of the swim club to cancel this contract with Creative Steps, and all other day camps, demands further explanation and clarification. It is not acceptable in our community to hear about these actions and not expect appropriate and necessary response.”

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