[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 78 (Thursday, May 11, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS OF HOSPICE CARE, INC.

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
volunteers of Hospice Care and their longtime commitment to care for 
people with life-threatening illnesses. Founded in 1981, Hospice Care, 
Inc., of Connecticut has been providing patients and their families 
with medical care and other support services that are crucial during 
difficult times. For over a decade these highly trained volunteers, 
along with the organization's professionals, have provided more than 
2,000 patients and their loved ones with home care, inpatient care, and 
assistance whenever needed. Volunteers are also involved in 
administrative work, public awareness, fundraising, and act on the 
board of directors.
  Many of the volunteers have been dedicated to the organization since 
its founding and will continue to give their time and energy to help 
their fellow residents of Connecticut. With their hard work and 
dedication they have provided important medical and moral support to 
those who are ill or suffer from the loss of a loved one. Through their 
selfless behavior the volunteers of Hospice Care Inc. have positively 
influenced the lives of many members of their communities.
  I am proud to acknowledge the success and commitment of Hospice 
Care's volunteers. They have shown what can be achieved with private 
initiative and have thereby contributed to the welfare of 
Connecticut.


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