[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 113 (Thursday, July 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR THE KENTUCKY OFFICE 
                             FOR THE BLIND

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Independent 
Living Services for the Kentucky Office for the Blind.
  Independent Living Services is a rehabilitation program administered 
by the Kentucky Office for the Blind and provides a broad range of 
services. They value self-determination and encourage individuals to 
learn skills that will allow them to achieve their desired level of 
independence.
  In September of this year, the Independent Living Services will 
celebrate 30 years of dedication to helping individuals throughout the 
commonwealth with vision impairments achieve their maximum level of 
independence.
  Through the effective leadership of the Office for the Blind and the 
dedication of Independent Living Counselors, thousands of Kentuckians 
have realized their goal of greater independence in their homes, 
communities and workplaces.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 30th 
anniversary of the Independent Living Services and thank the 
individuals who have committed so much of themselves to help ensure all 
Kentuckians are given the resources they need to succeed.

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