[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2326-E2327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Mr. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
marvelous work of the Institute for Community Living, on the occasion

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of its 11th anniversary. For over a decade, the Institute for Community 
Living has helped people with mental and developmental disabilities to 
function successfully in different living, learning, working, and 
social environments. Through its operation of housing, rehabilitation 
and support services, it has helped improve the quality of life for 
countless mentally and developmentally disabled adults at various 
stages of the rehabilitation process.
  ICL is a participating agency of the United Way of Greater New York 
and a member agency of the Association for Community Living and the 
Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health providers. ICL has also been 
recognized nationally for its success--its recent accolades include the 
Hospital and Community Psychiatry Significant Achievement Award and the 
National Center for Disability Services Exemplary Program Award.
  The Institute for Community Living has succeeded in providing an 
array of secure, community-based residential programs in which mentally 
disabled people can pursue their own rehabilitation plan. By making it 
possible for these individuals to live a life of independence and 
dignity, ICL serves as a shining example of service to the mentally and 
developmentally disabled community. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
commending the Institute for Community Living and in extending our best 
wishes for its continued success.

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