[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNITION OF OZANAM IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Ozanam in 
Kansas City, Missouri for its service to the community. For fifty 
years, Ozanam has been helping children and families in turmoil. Ozanam 
facility and staff help children reach their full potential and become 
productive members of society.
  Ozanam began in the home of Mr. Al Allen, a Catholic Welfare Staff 
member, who after noticing the lack of help for emotionally disturbed 
adolescents, took it upon himself to bring six boys into his own home 
to give them long-term care, education and guidance. However, in just a 
year's short time, the need for a larger facility became apparent. 
Presently, the agency occupies 95 acres including two dormitories, a 
campus group home, a special education center that contains vocational 
training classrooms, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and a 
spiritual life center.
  During its existence, Ozanam has had some outstanding staff and 
administration to help the more than 4,000 children who have stayed 
there. Paul Gemeinhardt, President, Judith Hart, Senior Vice President 
of Development and Doug Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Agency 
Operations, deserve special recognition for their undying commitment 
and service to Ozanam.
  I commend the staff of Ozanam for their untiring dedication to 
helping children and their families in their time of need. I join the 
many in Missouri who thank Ozanam for its good work and continuing 
efforts to better the community. Congratulations for fifty years of 
service.

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