[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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                      NATIONAL REHABILITATION WEEK

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call attention to the week of 
September 18 through 24 which marks ``National Rehabilitation Week.'' 
National Rehabilitation Week recognizes not only the individuals who 
have learned to cope with their disabilities, but also the dedicated 
health care professionals who have contributed to the rehabilitation 
field through research, education, and therapy. Moreover, the 
Rehabilitation Institute of the Methodist Hospitals in Gary and 
Merrillville, IN recognizes and values the educational, social, and 
humanitarian contribution of its many citizens with disabilities.
  The Rehabilitation Institute of the Methodist Hospitals of Northwest 
Indiana has prospered in its role to facilitate assistance to the 
physically and mentally challenged. Moreover, this exceptional 
institute ensures that these citizens prevail in an active and vigorous 
lifestyle. I am proud and honored to have the Rehabilitation Institute 
of the Methodist Hospitals' quality and progressive rehabilitative 
facilities in Gary and Merrillville, IN.
  I join my colleagues in saluting September 18 through 24 as National 
Rehabilitation Week. Furthermore, I encourage all citizens to renew 
their committment to people with disabilities, and I commend the 
efforts to rehabilitative medicine in improving the quality of life for 
them. Millions of Americans with disabilities are able to achieve 
independence and lead productive lives with the assistance of 
rehabilitation therapy. These exceptional citizens have found hope, 
spirit, and dignity through the services of rehabilitative medicine.

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