[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 77 (Friday, June 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1043-E1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HOCKING-ATHENS-PERRY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 
                 AS THEY CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency is celebrating 
40 years of excellence in service to the tri-county region; and
  Whereas, the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency operates 
and administers over 60 programs in the areas of child development, 
housing and community development, food and nutrition services, and 
employment services; and
  Whereas, the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency has 
distributed over $45 million in federal employment and training funds, 
been named the ``Large Employer of

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the Year'' by the Ohio Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and 
operates such programs as the Regional Food Center that serves over 
5000 meals daily; and
  Whereas, the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency has an 
established reputation as an organization that is dedicated to the 
betterment of the community by assisting individuals with programs, 
services, and resources;
  Therefore, I join with the residents of the entire 18th Congressional 
District in celebrating Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency's 
40 years of outstanding service.

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