[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING GERIC HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute GERIC Home Health Care, 
Inc. This outstanding business which is located in my congressional 
district was recently selected to receive the Entrepreneur of the Year 
Award. I am proud to extend my congratulations to GERIC's founders, 
Gwen and Eric Johnson, as they mark this outstanding achievement.
  The Entrepreneur of the Year program was founded by the professional 
services firm of Ernst & Young. The program recognizes entrepreneurs 
who have demonstrated excellence in such areas as innovation, financial 
performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to note that GERIC Home Health Care 
received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the area of social 
responsibility. Since the company's inception 4 years ago, this mother 
and son team has demonstrated a sincere commitment to improving the 
Cleveland community.
  GERIC is now the fastest growing home health care agency in northeast 
Ohio. The company provides services such as skilled nursing, physical 
therapy, occupational therapy, and social services. GERIC has been able 
to provide critical jobs and job training opportunities throughout the 
greater Cleveland area. Equally important, the company has provided 
high quality health care services to some of our most vulnerable 
populations.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope that my colleagues will join me in saluting Gwen 
and Eric Johnson, and members of the GERIC Home Health Care family. I 
am proud of their selection for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and 
I am pleased to recognize their efforts.

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