[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    NATIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE MONTH

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 1995

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Home 
Health Care Month. Illinois has the distinct honor of being recognized 
as establishing the Nation's first Home Care Association. The Illinois 
Home Care Council was founded in 1960.
  Home care saves money and allows many elderly Americans the chance to 
spend their golden years at home with their families. Since its 
introduction, home care has received broad support across party lines.
  Home care has rapidly grown since its start in the early 1960's. 
Council members sustain its growth through frequent meetings with 
governmental agencies and other health care associations. By keeping 
abreast of current issues home care has helped shape different aspects 
of health care legislation.
  Thousands of nurses, therapists, physicians, and home care aides have 
devoted their lives to providing in-home health care to the sick and 
disabled. Please join me as I acknowledge all of them for their 
continued support of home care patients.

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