[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF 2006 LILLY REINTEGRATION AWARD HONORS CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY 
                         SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INC.

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Connections Community Support Programs Inc., a 
Delaware non-profit organization providing housing, treatment, and 
support services to persons living with and recovering from mental 
health and substance use conditions, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS.
  Connections Community Support Programs was selected as the First 
Place Winner of the 2006 Lilly Reintegration Award for Housing, from 
Eli Lilly and Company. This is also the 10th anniversary of Eli Lilly 
and Company presenting this award that recognizes outstanding 
achievements made by mental health organizations.
  This national award honors efforts to improve services and decrease 
the stigma of mental illness. Connections Inc. is particularly proud of 
its housing programs, specifically the development of supportive 
housing for people with low-incomes and special needs. The creation of 
more than 300 units of affordable housing for this target population is 
highly commendable.
  Connections mission from it's genesis in 1985, has been to provide a 
comprehensive array of community-based treatment, support, housing and 
rehabilitation services for people recovering from and living with 
mental health and substance use conditions, homelessness and HIV/AIDS. 
The State of Delaware greatly benefits from the services and programs 
Connections offers at nearly 30 locations in all three Delaware 
counties.
  Congratulations to Connections Community Support Programs, Inc for 
being recognized for their dedication and hard work. I am confident 
they will continue to provide this valuable service to our community 
and make a difference in the lives of there patients.

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