[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE HUNTS POINT MULTI SERVICE CENTER

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Hunts Point 
Multi Service Center as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of 
extraordinary work improving the quality of life in our South Bronx 
community.
  The Hunts Point Multi Service Center, HPMSC, was founded in 1967 by 
local leaders and South Bronx community members to address the scarcity 
of quality healthcare facilities in the area. With an initial $50,000 
grant, a free health clinic was established to service the Hunts Point 
and Mott Haven sections of the South Bronx. This clinic quickly 
expanded its operations when the war on poverty was declared by the 
Johnson administration, and became what is today known as HPSMC.
  For the past four decades, HPMSC has provided services in direct 
response to the changing needs of the residents of the South Bronx 
community. This organization has also remained faithful to its 
commendable mission: the empowerment of the individual and the 
community. Its many programs are reflective of the organization's 
commitment to holistic community-oriented human services. Although 
HPMSC's primary focus has been on providing health and social services, 
this organization has also become a prominent advocate on behalf of 
constituents from my district, playing an important role in the 
development and revitalization of the South Bronx.
  During its long years of service, this organization has been 
acclaimed by the Federal Government and the South Bronx community. 
Today, HPMSC has expanded its services to the Soundview section of the 
Bronx and provides services addressing HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and the 
Women, Infants and Children, WIC, Federal program.
  Madam Speaker, the Hunts Point Multi Service Center is an effective 
and storied institution in my community, which has produced many great 
leaders for our borough and city. Its commitment and dedication to 
social justice in the South Bronx is commendable. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in paying tribute to the Hunts Point Multi Service Center on 
the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

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