[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 115 (Thursday, September 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CENTER OF MONTEREY COUNTY, 
                                  INC.

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2001

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, whose 
thirtieth anniversary was celebrated on August 12, 2001. The center has 
been assisting visually impaired individuals to transcend the loss of 
sight as independent, contributing community members of Monterey 
County, in my district. I am pleased to be able to honor their work 
here in the U.S. Congress.
  The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County offers a 
wide variety of services to its clients, and works to cater these 
services to each individual's needs. With such programs as Daily Living 
Skills and Braille Instruction, information and referral services, 
accessible technology, support groups, and an Orientation and Mobility 
Instruction course, this center offers much to the communities of 
Monterey County. Last year, the Blind'', and Visually Impaired Center 
provided direct services to three hundred forty-eight clients from 
twenty-two towns, cities, and villages. The clients live throughout 
Monterey County, from the coastline at Pebble Beach to the farm 
communities of Greenfield and King City.
  I am proud to honor the work of the dedicated staff and volunteers at 
the Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. The 
thirtieth anniversary of the center offers an opportunity to pay 
tribute to the hope of its founders and the diligence of those who work 
there. I look forward to their continued success.

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