[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
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                      IN HONOR OF 21+ INCORPORATED

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the 
efforts of 21+ Incorporated, which ensures fire safety in group homes 
for disabled persons. 21+ in Toms River, New Jersey provides 
opportunities to enhance the quality of life for individuals with 
disabilities.
  21+ was horrified to find that various group homes do not have 
certain fire prevention tools such as sprinkler systems. Once 21+ 
discovered that New Jersey's Department of Development Disabilities 
would provide funds to retrofit group homes with sprinkler systems, 
they made it a priority to help make the community safer. By adding 
sprinklers, 21+ plus ensures the safety of one of Ocean County's most 
vulnerable populations.
  Especially during these tough times, we must commit to enriching the 
community around us. 21+ took it upon themselves to fix a major problem 
facing group homes in Ocean County. Due to their efforts, 21+ has 
improved life for the residents of New Jersey's Third District.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the Toms 
River Fire Prevention Bureau, the NJ DDD and 21+ for all their efforts 
to improve the safety of the residents of Ocean County.

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