[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       IN RECOGNITION OF SHREWSBURY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, INC.

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Shrewsbury 
Youth & Family Services, the only private, non-profit social service 
agency in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services 
has provided programs and services to help Shrewsbury residents reach 
their full potential and has promoted the best quality of life for over 
27 years.
  Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services was founded in 1983, and has since 
grown to serve over 1,500 children and families each year. They strive 
to provide a wide range of counseling, empowerment services and youth 
development programs in order to strengthen children, families and 
individuals in Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services is also 
committed to ensuring that no one, including the many low income 
families they serve, is turned away based on an inability to pay for 
services.
  On February 26, 2011, Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services will be 
holding their 7th Annual Fundraising Gala, and I would like to take a 
moment to recognize the individuals being honored for their service to 
the community: the Irving J. Donahue Family, recipients of the Harry S. 
Cutting Jr. Award; and Hannah Boudreau, John McBride, Sara Pederson and 
Leland Smith, recipients of the 2011 Outstanding Youth of Shrewsbury 
Awards.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that the United States House of 
Representatives joins me in recognizing Shrewsbury Youth & Family 
Services for their dedicated and invaluable work in my district. I 
sincerely hope that they are able to continue their generosity and 
serve the Shrewsbury community far into the future.

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