[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1779-E1780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 PENIEL RESIDENTIAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTER CELEBRATES 25TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 25th 
anniversary of a community service organization in my congressional 
district. Housed in Tanneryville, a suburban area near the city of 
Johnstown, PA, Peniel Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center is 
a successful comprehensive treatment program that offers help to both 
men and women 18 years of age and older who are suffering from the 
effects of substance abuse.
  Through the use of an individualized treatment plan, each client has 
his or her needs addressed on a personal level for the length of the 
treatment period, which is between 12 and 18 months.
  The aim and driving force behind the Peniel program is to help people 
overcome their addictions and learn how to live effective and 
productive lives as contributing members of their communities.
  Treating roughly 45 patients at a time on a revolving basis, Peniel 
has helped hundreds of people break the chains of drug and alcohol 
addiction through a religious, community-centered program.
  One of the best and most gratifying by-products of the program is the 
considerable number of graduates who now call the Johnstown area their 
home, having successfully integrated back into society as business 
owners and community leaders leading a healthy life.
  In addition to equipping each resident with the ability to maintain 
his or her sobriety, Peniel empowers clients to manage their immediate 
environment and to have a positive influence in their homes, churches 
and communities following completion of the program.
  Again, I offer my congratulations to Peniel for reaching the 
milestone of its 25th anniversary. I am confident that, with such 
excellent programs, the organization will continue to be a vital asset 
to the region for another 25 years and beyond.

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