[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO HEALTH DELIVERY INC. FOR 44 YEARS OF DEDICATED 
  SERVICE--HEALTH DELIVERY, INC. IS RECOGNIZED DURING NATIONAL HEALTH 
                  CENTER WEEK FOR 44 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in congratulating and recognizing a locally-owned small business in 
my district, Health Delivery Inc., for 44 years of dedicated service.
   Health Delivery Inc. is a community health center located in the 
Fifth Congressional District. For 44 years this community health center 
has helped many residents of the Fifth Congressional District and I ask 
the 113th Congress to join me in recognizing them for their hard work 
and dedication.
   Health centers are located in underserved areas and locally-
controlled by patient-majority boards, making each health center 
responsive to the needs of the individual community it serves. The 
health center model has been proven to be an effective means of 
overcoming barriers to access for the medically underserved and in 
doing so, improving health care outcomes and reducing health care 
costs.
   As locally owned and operated small businesses, health centers also 
serve as critical economic engines helping to power local economies. In 
these difficult economic times, health centers are economic drivers in 
their communities. This year, over 400 communities nationwide submitted 
applications seeking a health center, for an anticipated 25 awards. 
This vividly demonstrates an overwhelming demand for access to 
comprehensive primary care across the nation.
   The services provided by Health Delivery Inc. greatly benefit 
Michigan and the Fifth Congressional District by delivering 
comprehensive, high quality and accessible health care. Health Delivery 
Inc., is committed to expanding to meet the needs of the communities 
they serve and to grow their reach to serve every individual who 
currently lacks regular access to a health care home.
   It is fitting, Mr. Speaker, that Health Delivery's anniversary falls 
close to National Health Center Week. National Health Center Week 
offers the opportunity to recognize America's health centers, their 
staff, board members, and all those responsible for the continued 
success and growth of the program since its creation almost 50 years 
ago.
   During National Health Center Week, we recognize the multitude of 
ways in which America's Health Centers are transforming care in local 
communities. I encourage every Member of Congress to visit their local 
health centers and celebrate the important role they play in serving 
our communities.

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