[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 160 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2066]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF PATHWAYS PA FOR 32 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE GREATER 
                           PHILADELPHIA AREA

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                            HON. JOE SESTAK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2010

  Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Pathways PA which this 
year celebrates 32 years of service to low-income women, children and 
families in the Greater Philadelphia area by helping them achieve 
economic independence and well-being. In these times of extraordinary 
economic hardship, this organization had stood tall to better equip 
disadvantaged families with the skills and tools needed to succeed in 
the workplace and create a safe and secure home.
  This dedicated group also offers job skills program wherein 
participants receive career counseling, computer and job training, and 
job placement services. For those transitioning from temporary 
assistance programs to the workforce, Pathways PA's EARN Center offers 
free services and incentives to prospective employers and employees. In 
addition to offering General Adult Education and Adult GED classes, 
Pathways PA is also a founding member of Families That Work, an 
organization that offers adult literacy classes.
  In addition to offering support and services, Pathways PA also 
publishes reports on issues important to Pennsylvanians such as Self-
Sufficiency Standard for Pennsylvania, Ready to Compete? Pennsylvania's 
Community Colleges, and Elder Economic Security Initiative for 
Pennsylvania. These reports help raise awareness about issues that are 
imperative to the well-being and success of working families throughout 
the Greater Philadelphia region.
  This superbly led organization provides invaluable services to more 
than 6,000 displaced and disadvantaged families in Southeastern 
Pennsylvania every year. They provide a prescription drug discount 
program, which offers discounts of up to 85%, to help people who don't 
have prescription drug coverage or who take prescription drugs not 
covered by their insurer.
  The work that Pathways PA has dedicated 32 years to is absolutely 
vital and ensures that all Pennsylvanians have the opportunity to 
become self-sufficient. I speak for all residents of the Seventh 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania in thanking Carol Goertzel, 
President and CEO, and the remarkable staff of Pathways PA for their 
unyielding and compassionate dedication to helping working families in 
Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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