[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2330]
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                          HONORING ADAM ARLEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Adam Arlen, a pioneer 
in providing community living for people with mental disabilities.
  Mr. Arlen was born in Poland where he was educated in economics. 
After experiencing years of hardship during World War II and the 
oppression of the subsequent Communist government, in a dramatic 
personal adventure, he escaped to the United States to start a new life 
in 1966.
  During his first years in America, following formal training, Adam 
Arlen became a nursing home administrator. In the early 1970's, seeing 
that large numbers of individuals with mental illnesses were being 
discharged from State hospitals into the community with inadequate 
aftercare, he pioneered the development of this type of community 
living in New York State. For almost two decades, he stood out among 
his colleagues as a supporter of the highest quality of services for 
individuals under his care. In his role as advocate, he testified 
before legislative and administrative bodies and supported the creation 
of award-winning mental health programs. As a founding member of the 
Institute of Community Living's Board of Directors, he has continued to 
speak out on behalf of those with mental disabilities offering unique 
and practical advice that stems from his special personal history and 
as well as professional interests.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the zealous and faithful 
advocacy of Adam Arlen on behalf of individuals with mental 
disabilities.

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