[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 145 (Thursday, October 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2061]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE UNIVERSITY COMMONS NURSING CARE CENTER

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 16, 2003

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the city of Worcester 
in celebrating the University Commons Nursing Care Center's 10 years of 
service. During the week of October 20-25, 2003, the Center will 
celebrate its anniversary with events honoring residents, staff, and 
families.
  Affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Health Care, The 
University Commons Nursing Care Center is a 164-bed facility that 
provides skilled, sub-acute, and long-term care services. Residents 
benefit from an environment that provides expert rehabilitation and 
medical services. Residents also benefit from social and cultural 
activities that are designed to maximize opportunities for stimulation 
and growth. Moreover, the University Commons Child Care Service offers 
educational day care services to children of employees as well as the 
community at large. This provides residents with an on-going 
intergenerational program.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in congratulating the University Commons 
Nursing Care Center for its 10 years of service to the community.

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