[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2554]
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  RECOGNIZING GRANDPARENT-HEADED AND OTHER RELATIVE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, there are more than six million 
grandparent-headed and other relative-headed households in the United 
States. In my home state of New York, 9 percent of the children live 
with non-parent relatives. These relatives have opened their hearts and 
homes to children who can no longer, for a variety of reasons, live 
with their parents. During this holiday season, I would like to 
recognize these relatives for providing safety, shelter, food, and 
love. Their kindness and generosity is acknowledge. I extend my most 
sincere appreciation for the selflessness these families demonstrate 
and note that their selflessness provides a benefit not only to the 
children under their care but also to the community at large.

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