[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E686-E687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES KENTUCKY

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Community Alternatives Kentucky, an exceptional organization in my 
Congressional District that delivers community-based supportive 
services to persons with disabilities.
  The noble mission of Community Alternatives Kentucky is to enhance 
the lives of the individuals they serve by helping them become active 
members of their communities and realize their personal goals. They 
provide a wide range of day-to-day residential and employment services 
to assist disabled individuals with health needs, personal care, 
physical and speech therapy, transportation, housekeeping, recreation 
and other personal management services.
  Community Alternatives of Kentucky advocates self determination, 
civil rights, and community inclusion for people with special needs and 
developmental disabilities. They play an important role in local 
communities, promoting an inclusive quality of life that allows all 
people, regardless of personal challenges, to reach their potential as 
happy and productive members of society.

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  I applaud Community Alternatives Kentucky, particularly their 
wonderful support staff, for all that they do to assist disabled 
individuals and their families. On behalf of so many in Kentucky's 
Second Congressional District, I would like to express my profound 
appreciation for their service and for the many contributions to our 
communities from the people they serve. Together, they are a true 
inspiration to us all.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Community Alternatives Kentucky 
today, before the entire U.S. House of Representatives, for their 
achievements as advocates for disabled citizens. Their unique 
compassion and dedication to the happiness and well-being of all people 
make them outstanding citizens worthy of our collective honor and 
respect.

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