[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO REST HAVEN CHRISTIAN SERVICES

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the hard work and 
dedication of Rest Haven Christian Services, a nonprofit Christian 
based organization which has facilities located throughout the 
metropolitan Chicago area. This organization provides hope and 
opportunity to those in need in a way unmatched by any other.
  Tonight they celebrate over 37 years of care for the frail and infirm 
elderly, and over 80 years of serving the needs of the aged who are 
well. Rest Haven was formed in 1954 to serve the elderly. A sister 
organization, the Holland Home--originally begun in Roseland in 1914--
was merged into the Rest Haven ministry in 1969.
  This ministry now serves over 1,200 seniors with skilled nursing, 
subacute rehabilitation services, assisted living, independent living, 
and community based services through its Providence Home Health Care 
Division. These services are accomplished on its five campuses located 
in Downers Grove, South Holland, Palos Heights, Crete, and Homer 
Township.
  I commend Rest Haven Christian Services for the way they impact lives 
and restore hope and for their commitment to make serving their 
community a core value of citizenship.
  Rest Haven Christian Services pledges to hold these values: 
Protecting the client's dignity and privacy; preserving independence; 
caring for the whole person, physically, spiritually, mentally, and 
emotionally; and, to glorify God in all they do.
  Rest Haven Christian Services is an organization that has greatly 
benefited and enlightened our community. Their commitment, hard work 
and dedication deserves the highest acclaim.

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