[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1553]
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     HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR 
                           INDEPENDENT LIVING

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Community 
Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) headquartered in Hayward, 
California. CRIL has been providing exemplary services to individuals 
with disabilities for the past 25 years.
  This outstanding organization was inspired by a group of individuals' 
awareness of the diverse unmet need for services in their communities 
to assist the disabled. Through the work of such individuals as 
longtime Executive Director Johnnie Lacy, CRIL was able to establish 
itself by occupying and purchasing its own office building in Hayward, 
California in 1979. Since then, CRIL has expanded its presence by 
opening its Tri-Cities office In Fremont and its Tri-Valley office in 
Livermore.
  In the years since its founding, CRIL has helped to represent the 
disabled community by advocating tirelessly for both their rights and 
needs. As a result, they have helped to eliminate societal barriers to 
participation, empowerment, and independent living. CRIL has also taken 
a central role in co-sponsoring the creation of housing for people with 
disabilities. In particular, CRIL is responsible for the creation of 
the Olive Tree Plaza and EC Magnolia Court Apartments in Hayward and 
the Redwood Lodge in Fremont.
  For over two decades, CRIL has become a resource for thousands with 
disabilities. It is my honor to recognize their tireless commitment and 
hard work to the disabled community and I am confident CRIL will 
continue to make a positive difference in the lives of the disabled 
population for years to come.
  I join the community in expressing my good wishes to CRIL on its 25th 
anniversary and sending best wishes for continued success.

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