[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1715]
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 IN HONOR OF THE GLENDALE ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED'S DEDICATION TO 
                         THE GLENDALE COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2004

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Glendale 
Association for the Retarded for 50 years of outstanding service to the 
Glendale community.
  Since 1954, the Glendale Association for the Retarded has provided 
exceptional services to persons with developmental disabilities. Over 
the years, GAR has met the changing needs of men and women from the 
time they were in grade school to their retirement years. The progress 
that individuals have made as a result of their time spent with GAR is 
incredible. Some of those who have participated in GAR's programs as 
youngsters now live in group homes, have jobs, and participate in 
community activities.
  Today, the Association serves 63 adults with vocational training, job 
placement, adult living skills instruction, recreational activities, 
residential placement, and a community integration program. Individuals 
are integrated into the community by competitive employment placements. 
Work opportunities are offered in the areas of mailings, assembly, 
recycling, collating, and packaging or by work crews at business sites. 
GAR provides a comfortable, secure, and loving atmosphere while helping 
residents develop living skills that will aid them to become more 
productive and independent.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating the 
Glendale Association for the Retarded on 50 years of exemplary public 
service, and for its immense commitment to the empowerment and success 
of the City of Glendale and its residents.

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