[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 127 (Monday, September 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1969-E1970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO STAPELEY IN GERMANTOWN

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 27, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Stapeley in 
Germantown, a Quaker sponsored retirement community, as it celebrates 
95 years of service and commitment to the community. Founded in 1904 by 
Philadelphia philanthropist Anna T. Jeanes, its mission today reflects 
the vision of its founder, to create an ``abiding place, a refuge, a 
home''.
  Stapeley is a full-service, accredited continuing care retirement 
community that welcomes residents and staff of all faiths, races, and 
cultural backgrounds.
  In an atmosphere of harmony, equality, simplicity, integrity, and 
concern for community, Stapeley serves over 200 older persons and 
includes 42 independent living apartments and a 120-bed skilled nursing 
facility.
  Stapeley continues to attract new residents because of its reputation 
as a tolerant, diverse, and affordable provider of quality care for 
seniors. In keeping with its mission to provide high quality, 
moderately priced care to its residents, the Stapeley Healthcare Center 
maintains a Medical Assistance census that is 76 percent. Among the 
community of Quaker retirement facilities, it is recognized for its 
commitment to individuals who have exhausted their personal assets.
  In recognition of its years of service to one of the most vulnerable 
segments of our community, I join the New Stapeley as it celebrates its 
anniversary and the completion of renovations to one of its original 
and historic buildings.

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