[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 207 (Friday, December 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ALBERT SCHWEITZER INSTITUTE LEADS THE WAY IN HUMANITARIAN SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 1995

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Albert Schweitzer 
Institute for the Humanities, a nonprofit organization in residence at 
Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT. In this season of peace and 
goodwill, it is an especially appropriate time to honor this 
organization that is working for the ideals Dr. Albert Schweitzer 
dedicated his life to--promoting and improving human rights, health 
care, the environment, and peace throughout the world.
  In 1984, the Schweitzer Institute has led the way in providing 
assistance to the areas where it is most needed. The Schweitzer 
Institute was the first organization to evacuate children from Bosnia, 
bringing over 20 Bosnian children to the United States and arranging 
for their medical treatment. While peace seems to be on the horizon, 
Bosnian civilians are still suffering from the ravages of war. Another 
trip to Bosnia is planned for January to bring desperately needed 
medicine, warm clothes, food, and toys.
  The Schweitzer Institute is also working with the Inter-American 
Development Bank to run and monitor the Nickerie Hospital in Suriname. 
The hospital is in a remote area of Suriname's rain forest where no 
other health care is available. The institute will work to modernize 
health care facilities and improve the access and quality of care. In 
the past, the institute has evacuated children from the former Soviet 
Union to the United States for medical treatment; and has sponsored 
international conferences on issues such as global health, military 
toxic waste and ethics.
  The Schweitzer Institute has improved the quality of life for 
thousands of people around the world. I am proud of the work they have 
done, and I would like to congratulate Harold Robles, president and 
founder of the institute, and his staff on their important and 
successful work. The Albert Schweitzer Institute for the Humanities is 
truly making our world a better place.

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