[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRANDYWINE HEALTH FOUNDATION OF 
                              COATESVILLE

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The Brandywine 
Health Foundation of Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, on the 
occasion of its 10th anniversary.
  Over the last ten years, the Brandywine Health Foundation has made 
over $10 million in grants and scholarships to improve health and 
encourage youth development in the greater Coatesville area. Its 
efforts have resulted in bringing ChesPenn Health Services, the only 
Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester County, to Coatesville. 
This helps to provide over 8,000 patient visits to low income County 
residents. Additionally, the Foundation has assisted in the development 
of a new Dental Center, Chester County Community Dental, and has 
partnered with the Chester County Department of Mental Health and 
Mental Retardation, as well as the Coatesville Area School District, to 
bring behavioral health services to child guidance research centers.
  The Brandywine Health Foundation is also responsible for the 
construction of the four-story Brandywine Center, which opened in April 
2008 and houses the non-profit organizations such as ChesPenn Health 
Services, Chester County Community Dental, Child Guidance Resource 
Centers, and Human Services, Inc., as well as offering 24 units of 
affordable senior housing.
  Mr. Speaker, in light of its years of exemplary service to the 
community and outstanding accomplishments, I ask that my colleagues 
join me today in recognizing The Brandywine Health Foundation in 
celebration of its 10 year anniversary.

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