[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 27, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S13322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MICHIGAN REHABILITATION 
                              ASSOCIATION

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Michigan Rehabilitation Association, a remarkable organization from my 
home state of Michigan, which will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on 
November 1, 1999.
  Over the past five decades, the Michigan Rehabilitation Association 
(MRA) has proudly worked to meet the needs of Michigan's disabled 
community. While beginning as a professional association for 
rehabilitation practitioners, it has quickly grown into one of 
Michigan's leading advocates for the welfare and rights of handicapped 
people. While its scope and purpose have evolved, its members have 
remained steadfastly committed to excellence in the delivery of 
services to the disabled.
  Since its inception in 1949 as the country's first state chapter of 
the National Rehabilitation Association, the MRA's far-reaching hand 
has helped thousands of Michigan's citizens achieve a higher quality of 
life. As it celebrates this important milestone, I am sure its staff, 
friends and supporters will have the opportunity to recall its many 
successes. I am pleased to join with them in thanking the people of the 
Michigan Rehabilitation Association for their efforts while applauding 
all the hard work and determination that have resulted in the MRA's 
prestigious reputation.
  The Michigan Rehabilitation Association can take pride in the many 
important achievements of its first fifty years. I know my colleagues 
will join me in saluting the accomplishments of MRA's first half 
century and in wishing it continued success for the future.

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