[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1834-E1835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WISCONSIN

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 75th 
anniversary of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
  Since 1935, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has provided access to 
quality reproductive healthcare for women and men across the state. 
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin plays an essential role in providing 
both reproductive healthcare for all and comprehensive sexual 
education. Additionally, they advocate tirelessly for women's 
reproductive rights statewide.
  In 1935, the first birth control health center in Milwaukee and the 
state of Wisconsin, the Maternal Health Center, opened its doors. For 
the first time, women, men and families statewide had access to 
comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Nearly 15 years 
later, the Maternal Health Center affiliated with the Planned 
Parenthood Federation of America, defining their role as one of the 
lead reproductive healthcare providers in the state of Wisconsin. In 
1964, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin opened its first of many new 
neighborhood health centers, and in 1971 the organization officially 
became a statewide affiliate with 17 clinics opening throughout 
Wisconsin in the 1970s. By the mid-1980s, Planned Parenthood of 
Wisconsin had 30 health centers open statewide. Presently, there are 27 
health centers, which provide care to over 70,000 patients, and 
education staff, which provide educational programming to over 14,000 
patrons.
  Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin's mission is to empower all 
individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through 
patient services, education and advocacy. For 75 years, Planned 
Parenthood of Wisconsin staff, donors and volunteers have helped to 
provide reproductive healthcare for all who need it, including those 
who cannot afford care. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin continues to be 
at the forefront of sexual education and equips women, men and teens 
across the state with the knowledge they need to promote healthier, 
safer lifestyles.
  For exceptional service to communities across the state, I would like 
to thank and honor Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and congratulate 
them on celebrating their 75th anniversary.

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