[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 1, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
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CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER OF 
                           THE SALVATION ARMY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 1, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 20th anniversary of the Adult Rehabilitation Center of the 
Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia.
  The Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is a social service 
organization dedicated to saving people from addiction, dysfunction, 
poverty, incarceration, and homelessness. It provides support to those 
who suffer from social and emotional needs and enables them to provide 
for themselves.
  An impressive 600-person turnout at the dedication ceremony on 
January 29, 1984 revealed both a need and support for the work of the 
ARC in Northern Virginia.
  The ARC provides adequate housing, therapy and employment in an 
orderly and nourishing environment. ARC focuses on the physical and 
spiritual needs of participants to facilitate re-entry into society 
through gainful employment. Frequently those who are rehabilitated 
experience a normal lifestyle.
  ARC is also unique in that its programs are self supporting. Items 
such as clothing and household items are brought to the salvation 
centers, repaired and refurbished and then resold to the public in the 
Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
  Finally, ARC does not discriminate based on race, color or religious 
belief and is open to all men with a treatable handicap. Because of 
these distinct and honest characteristics, the Salvation Army is very 
successful. Since its inception ARC has provided an invaluable asset to 
the Northern Virginia community. Its services are greatly appreciated.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to congratulate the Salvation 
Army Adult Rehabilitation Center of Alexandria on 20 years of 
successful service. I call upon my colleagues to join me in applauding 
their efforts to prepare individuals in body, mind and spirit for 
active useful roles in society.

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