[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 27, 2008

  Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a Maine organization 
that provides vital services to our State.
  In 1883 a group of church women organized the Associated Charities, a 
coalition of church and voluntary charitable organizations located in 
and around Bangor, Maine. The organization has gone through many name 
changes, but its mission and dedication have remained the same: to 
improve the lives of vulnerable children and adults in Maine.
  Now known as the Community Health and Counseling Services, the 
program has continually modernized its services to meet the changing 
needs of the community. Today, it brings many services directly to 
clients in the comfort of their home. The agency is a significant 
employer of home health and mental health professionals throughout the 
State. The program excels at helping children and families meet the 
challenges of modem life by providing services they need and value. 
Community Health and Counseling Services has continued to expand their 
service area by opening additional offices throughout Maine.
  On October 15, 2008, the Community Health and Counseling Services 
will celebrate its 125th anniversary. I congratulate this organization 
and the many people who, over the course of many years, have 
contributed their time and resources to help thousands of Mainers in 
need.

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