[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 28, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 IN HONOR OF THE FRANKLIN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING ON ITS 
                            25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special 
tribute to the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing as it 
celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
  The Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 320-bed 
skilled nursing facility located in my Queens district. For over 25 
years, this institution has served the Queens community with dedication 
and commitment. It has earned itself the high regard of the Queens 
community and is considered one of the finest nursing homes in the 
area.
  The Franklin Center, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives 
annual perfect surveys and is renowned for the expert care provided by 
the Center's team of highly qualified, experienced professionals.
  The Franklin Center is equipped to manage the needs of sub-acute 
patients requiring IV Therapy, trach vents and tube feeding. In 
addition, its vast rehabilitative services include: physical therapy, 
occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work services, among 
others.
  However, above and beyond the services the Franklin Center provides 
is the manner in which they treat their patients. Perhaps the Center's 
greatest asset is its concerned, caring and compassionate staff. Since 
the Franklin Center is committed to the well-being of those who reside 
in the home, the Center places a special emphasis on the comfort and 
security it provides.
  For example, the Franklin Center takes into consideration the ethnic 
make-up of the community which it serves. The Center offers a special 
focus towards the Asian community and has a full-time Asian cook on 
staff as well as a multi-lingual staff.
  The dietary constraints of the community's Jewish residents are also 
considered; the Center provides Glatt Kosher catering and religious 
services.
  It is this attention to the individual concerns of its residents and 
patients that has earned the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and 
Nursing its outstanding reputation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to your attention the fine work of 
the Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing as it celebrates its 
25th Anniversary. It is truly an honor to have such a remarkable 
institution in my district assisting my constituents.

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