[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO HELPING THE HURTING, INC.

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                            HON. NATHAN DEAL

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, not-for-profit charitable 
organizations provide an essential service in meeting the needs of the 
down-trodden and forgotten of our nation. Today I rise to recognize the 
honorable service of one such organization from my district that 
supports many who have fallen through the cracks. This group, Helping 
the Hurting, Inc., is dedicated to providing free counseling to single 
mothers as well as abused women and children, many of whom do not have 
Medicare, Medicaid, or any other kind of insurance. This guidance has 
assisted thousands during their time of deepest need in circumstances 
ranging from substance abuse to marital hardships to managing personal 
finances. Helping the Hurting's aid goes beyond counseling services to 
offering a food bank, clothes closet, and even helping low-income 
individuals find ways to get their prescriptions at a lower cost 
through Patient Assistance Programs. The organization's founder Daniel 
Staats has helped many through his 17 years of service who felt 
forgotten by all those around them, and I salute his admirable 
sacrifice and dedication to those in need.

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