[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2004

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge, honor and 
celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw 
County, Michigan. In just 10 years, this organization has grown 
tremendously and has successfully established itself to provide an 
array of important social services to the Jewish community in 
Washtenaw.
  Jewish Family Services was founded in October of 1993 by the Jewish 
Federation of Washtenaw County in response to a serious need in our 
community: refugee resettlement. Largely working with the increasing 
number of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Jewish Family 
Services volunteers engaged in services such as case management, 
housing and career services, language education, and mental health 
assistance providing services to numerous individuals and families as 
they arrived in the United States.
  Today, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County has grown 
tremendously from when it began with humble roots 10 years ago and the 
service it provides has touched the lives of over 900 individuals last 
year alone, including 24 newly arrived resettlement patrons.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all of my colleagues join me in honoring the 
10th Anniversary of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, and the 
volunteers and staff that selflessly dedicate their time to serving 
others. This organization and its rapid growth and excellent service 
are an inspiration to the community of Washtenaw County and I commend 
them on their noble work.

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