[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

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                           HON. BEN CHANDLER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 17, 2008

  Mr. CHANDLER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I 
recognize the 125th anniversary of the National Crittenton Foundation, 
an organization that supports empowerment and self-sufficiency for 
young women at risk. In particular, I want to celebrate the work of a 
leading member of the Crittenton Family of Agencies: The Florence 
Crittenton Home in Lexington, Kentucky.
  Established in 1894, The Florence Crittenton Home in Lexington is a 
private non-profit residential treatment facility that provides 
comprehensive services to girls who have been abused, neglected, 
abandoned or are experiencing pregnancy and parenting in the face of 
mental health and behavioral challenges. Every day, this dedicated 
organization strives to provide a stable, safe and nurturing atmosphere 
to help its clients achieve the personal growth and family stability 
necessary to thrive as adults.
  Originally known as the Lexington House of Mercy, the Florence 
Crittenton Home opened its doors on September 3, 1894 in response to 
community concern about the lack of support for the city's girls. Over 
the years, with help from community partners including the Fayette 
County Board of Education, the University of Kentucky, the Keeneland 
Foundation, the Junior League of Lexington, numerous churches and 
dedicated volunteers, the Florence Crittenton Home has provided 
important social services to thousands of Kentucky's young women.
  The National Crittenton Foundation and Lexington's own Florence 
Crittenton Home are to be commended as organizations that allow 
Kentucky's young women to believe in and empower themselves. It is with 
this ongoing contribution in mind that I recognize them both on this 
special occasion.

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