[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 79 (Monday, June 7, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         THE ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 7, 1999

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Association 
House of Chicago as it celebrates its 100th anniversary on June 8, 
1999. Association House has been serving the community I represent 
since before the turn of the century. It was founded by more than one 
hundred women and served as a settlement house and social service 
agency for immigrants arriving in Chicago.
  Throughout its century of public service, the mission and goals of 
Association House of Chicago have expanded. Association House continues 
to provide vital services, programs and assistance to families, 
children, seniors and immigrants throughout our community. Each year, 
Association House assists nearly 20,000 individuals and families 
throughout the Chicago area, providing services ranging from the most 
basic of necessities to managing larger government contracts. The 
expansion of Association House's services during the past two decades 
led the agency to buy a second facility last year. This growth helps 
immigrants take naturalization classes, learn English and master 
trades.
  In addition to the programs Association House offers in education, 
citizenship and job readiness training, Association House offers after-
school programs and activities for children. The agency also provides 
foster care and adoption services, addiction recovery programs and 
provides emergency food and clothing. The staff of Association House is 
truly dedicated to their programs and the people they benefit.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Association House of Chicago for building 
a strong tradition of service toward others. The work that Association 
House has accomplished since its first days cannot be measured. For one 
hundred years, Association House has been assisting, teaching and 
counseling people of all ages, races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. 
From preparing people to enter the workforce to teaching them to speak 
English to caring for at-risk children, Association House has served as 
a shining beacon of hope in Chicago. I am honored to commend 
Association House on a century of unequaled service to the people of 
our city.

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