[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEVEREUX

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of Devereux, a 
nonprofit behavioral health organization based in Pennsylvania, and 
congratulate the organization on its upcoming 100-year anniversary.
  Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, 
therapeutic, educational and employment programs and services. Devereux 
also works on research based prevention initiatives that help to 
empower children and adolescents. Founded in 1912 Devereux has grown 
over the last hundred years from helping twelve students to tens of 
thousands, including students in the 15th District of Pennsylvania in 
Allentown, PA.
  The Allentown School District partnered with Devereux in 2011 to 
implement the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies program 
(PATHS). The program teaches self-control, emotional understanding, 
self-esteem, relationships, and interpersonal problem solving. PATHS is 
designed to promote students' social and emotional health which is 
crucial for academic success. Programs like these can markedly increase 
academic achievement, address conduct problems, and decrease emotional 
distress in children. Devereux has provided reports to assist teachers 
and schools with implementation of the program, collected data, and 
worked to overcome any challenges the schools face.
  Devereux's mission is to change lives and nurture human potential. By 
continually investing in the community, they have helped to improve 
outcomes in student's lives and academics. These types of changes can 
already be seen in Allentown classrooms.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in congratulating 
Devereux on 100 years of service to countless children, adolescents, 
adults and their families, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to the 
Nation.

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