[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 35TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a special 
organization that helps disabled and other disadvantaged members of our 
community.
  In 1902, a Methodist minister from Boston, Reverend Edgar J. Helms, 
started a movement to help people with disabilities and other barriers 
to employment become working members of our community.
  Throughout 2002, Goodwill Industries is celebrating its 100th 
anniversary making amazing progress by helping those in need.
  As a former board member and President of the Gulfstream Goodwill, 
which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, I was able to witness first 
hand the great work Goodwill does for our community.
  Like the national organization, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries serves 
disabled members of our community by helping them become intricate and 
productive working members. Gulfstream's mission--to empower people 
through work--ensures those in need are offered working opportunities 
and the possibility of self-sufficiency and independence.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Goodwill and Gulfstream Goodwill the happiest of 
anniversaries. May its success continue and strive for perfection like 
it has over the past century.

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