[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING PEOPLE INC. UPON RECEIVING THE CHEEKTOWAGA CHAMBER OF 
                 COMMERCE 2007 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
accomplishments of People Inc., a nonprofit group that provides 
assistance to those with developmental disabilities, low-income 
seniors, and the general public. These accomplishments have earned 
People Inc. the 2007 Community Service Award from the Cheektowaga 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Since its foundation in 1971, People Inc. has worked selflessly 
towards its goal of providing individuals with disabling conditions, or 
other special needs, the tools they need to succeed in society. These 
tools include over 100 group homes, senior housing complexes, day 
programs, early intervention programs, young adult life transition 
programs, and a medical clinic. People Inc. has helped over 10,000 
members of the community to make progress in their daily lives.
  In addition to this honor from the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce, 
People Inc.'s outstanding efforts have been recognized by the U.S. 
Department of Housing and Urban Development through the National Best 
Practices Award.
  People Inc. has given back to the western New York community not only 
through its tireless service towards aiding those in need, but also by 
employing almost 2,300 residents and has been ranked as number 22 out 
of the top 30 largest employers in western New York.
  Not only has People Inc. provided western New York and beyond with 
direct assistance, it has also aided other nonprofit organizations with 
knowledge and resources in the hopes of spreading its fundamental goals 
even farther throughout the community.
  I stand here today, Madam Speaker, to acknowledge the contributions 
of People Inc. to the community, and am certain that many others will 
recognize these outstanding contributions as well.

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