[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING CARONDELET VILLAGE

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the August 23, 
2012 ritual celebration of the new Carondelet Village in Saint Paul, 
Minnesota, a shared vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet 
and Presbyterian Homes and Services to raise the standard for older 
adult living in this community.
  The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have long used their faith to 
forge relationships to promote the common good throughout our 
community. They understand that working for the good of all requires 
all elements of the human condition to be addressed. This is the idea 
that guided the Carondelet Village project--designing a community where 
all aspects of the lives of seniors could be nurtured and strengthened. 
They found an excellent partner in Presbyterian Homes and Services.
  Presbyterian Homes and Services has been addressing the housing and 
health needs of the senior community in Minnesota since 1946. Striving 
to do more than just meet housing needs, Presbyterian Homes also works 
continuously to improve the quality of its buildings and the care it 
provides for the older adult community. Seeing a need for senior living 
in Saint Paul, it drew upon decades of experience to address it. With 
the Sisters of St. Joseph, Presbyterian Homes posed the question of how 
to attend to the needs of seniors as a whole, rather than merely 
providing a place to live.
  When the Sisters of St. Joseph and Presbyterian Homes came together, 
they created a community that respects diversity and provides a space 
for spiritual development in order to enrich the lives of residents and 
their families.
  The Carondelet Village is a place that enables residents to reach 
their highest potential. At the heart of the Village is the embodiment 
of this vision--the Carondelet Circle--a community space where 
residents can work on their art, faith, health or just grab a cup of 
coffee.
  Neighbors met the Sisters of St. Joseph and Presbyterian Home plan 
with praise and intense interest. Before ground was even broken, 
seniors began placing reservations. By the time the doors opened in 
December of 2011, the Village was nearly at full occupancy.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Carondelet Village and the 
successful efforts of the Sisters of St. Joseph and Presbyterian Homes 
in providing needed housing and a supportive community for older 
residents of Minnesota.

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