[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 92 (Thursday, June 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         CAREGIVERS LEND A HAND

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 1996

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a special person 
who has taken on a special task.
  Livonia native Vikki Kowaleski, publisher of Caregiver Monthly, and 
her husband John have dedicated themselves to people who need help.
  After a personal experience with the everyday rigors of caregiving in 
which their ideas were innovative and praised, Vikki and John decided 
to share their experience.
  They developed Caregiver Monthly, a nationwide, Livonia-based 
newsletter, which is published to encourage, support, assist, inform, 
and exhort caregivers throughout the world.
  Celebrating the first anniversary of their initial publication this 
month, this first year has been a tremendous success.
  Dedicated to helping those who--out of need or even the goodness of 
their hearts--care for relatives, the elderly, or those unable to care 
for themselves, Caregiver Monthly focuses on helpful hints and 
information on many things like nutrition, long-term care, and other 
important health and personal tips.
  Often promoting ways to make caregiving easier, Caregiver Monthly is 
a very important reading for our dedicated individuals who care for 
those who need help the most.
  Congratulations, Vikki and John, and keep up the great work. 
Caregiver Monthly is headed in the right direction. Your commitment to 
caregiving, as well as our outstanding dedication are tribute to your 
success. It is also an important part of making our community and 
country a better place.

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