[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 138 (Wednesday, October 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2081-E2082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CATCH IN PHILADELPHIA

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 13, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Citizens 
Acting Together Can

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Help (CATCH), as it celebrates its 20 years of service and commitment 
to the community. CATCH is a non-profit organization incorporated in 
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 12, 1976. The Corporation 
was established to assume responsibilities for the operation of the 
Community Mental Health and Retardation Center in Catchment Area 2B, 
located within the Southwestern portion of Philadelphia.
  On July 1, 1979 CATCH assumed full responsibilities for the 
operations of the Community Mental Health Center, giving the Center the 
operational name of CATCH Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation 
Center. The Center is currently under the leadership of Raymond A. 
Pescatore, Chief Executive Officer with Edward C. Mintzer, Jr., Esq., 
serving as Board Chairman.
  CATCH is a full-service, accredited Mental Health/Mental Retardation 
Center committed to serving citizens of Philadelphia.
  CATCH continues to attract the attention of the community through its 
reputation of reliable service, leadership qualities and strong 
commitment. In keeping with its reputation of high quality care, CATCH 
serves the community offering the following services: Residential and 
Emergency Services, Mental Health Services and Developmental 
Disabilities Services.
  In recognition of its years of service, I join the Citizens Acting 
Together Can Help, Inc., as it celebrates its 20 year anniversary.

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