[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   A TRIBUTE TO SAFETY CENTER INCORPORATED, ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
celebration of Safety Center Incorporated's 75th anniversary occurring 
on October 19, 2009, and in praise of their many contributions to the 
State of California. Safety Center Incorporated, originally established 
as the Sacramento Safety Council in 1934, was initially recognized by 
civic leaders ``to combat (the) unprecedented wave of motor vehicle 
fatalities and injuries'' in the Sacramento region. This was in 
reaction to the front page headline of the sacramento Bee on October 8, 
1934, which read, ``Local auto deaths soar to 6.''
  Over the past 75 years, Safety Center Incorporated has expanded well 
beyond traffic safety programs and is now among the most respected 
providers of safety leadership and training throughout California and 
Nevada.
  In just the past 5 years alone, SCI has trained 88,925 people amongst 
a diverse collection of programs. Children and developmentally disabled 
adults have been given tours of `Safetyville'--which is celebrating its 
25th anniversary this year. Teens have been taught defensive driving 
and have been given an education in alcohol and drugs. Enthusiasts of 
all ages have completed basic and experienced rider motorcycle courses. 
Professionals have been certified for first aid, CPR, forklift 
operations, work zone safety, commercial construction, and other 
courses designed to provide ``training solutions that fit'' for a 
diverse array of occupations.
  Throughout their history, SCI has been a dependable partner to the 
public by providing the assistance needed with the changing times. When 
the Federal Government passed the ``Occupational Safety & Health Act of 
1970'' creating OSHA and authorizing the creation of the first 
mandatory safety standards for the nation--SCI was there to help lead 
the community in accountability and preparedness. When the State of 
California first mandated that drunken drivers attend remedial 
classes--SCI offered the first classes in the State to educate 
Californians.
  Today, Safety Center Incorporated has locations throughout 
California. Along with the main campus in Sacramento, there are now 
campuses in Modesto, Citrus Heights, and Claremont.
  I thank Safety Center Incorporated on behalf of my fellow 
Californians for the untold impact that they have had on the well-being 
of our home.

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