[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO EPWORTH MANOR

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Epworth Manor for 
its service to the community, and to congratulate all those involved 
with the facility on its celebration of 85 years in operation.
  Throughout this nation's history, taking care of the elderly has 
never been more critical to our progress than it is now. With so many 
citizens reaching the age of retirement while having the ability to 
live longer due to advances in medical science, the services that care 
centers provide have become vital to a community's subsistence. The 
legacy of consistent service that the Manor as built throughout the 
last 85 years has helped to earn people's trust, making them more 
willing to seek medical help when in need. Facilities like Epworth 
Manor allow a region to thrive because of the assurance that quality 
health care is available, and its impact has been invaluable.
  Established in 1919 when the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the 
Methodist Church purchased the S.S. Blair Mansion, the facility, 
formerly known as the Methodist Home for the Aged, initially housed 
fourteen residents. After numerous expansions, extensive remodeling, 
and investment in new technology, Epworth Manor has expanded into a 
144-bed comprehensive health care facility.
  Epworth Manor has demonstrated an unyielding enthusiasm and care for 
the public which it serves, and its employees have worked diligently 
throughout its tenure, instilling a sense of pride and comfort into the 
area's citizens. The center has not only enriched the lives of its 
residents, but of those in the surrounding communities who have 
undoubtedly benefitted from the outstanding service that they have 
repeatedly provided.
  For its incomparable generosity, service to the community, and 
unabated commitment to excellence, Epworth Manor deserves the highest 
recognition. The center continues to grow and maintain a high level of 
quality, providing an example that all businesses should follow. I 
congratulate Epworth Manor on its 85th anniversary and eagerly await 
its future progress.

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