[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 151 (Monday, October 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING PEOPLE INC. AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 THE HEALTH AND HEALTH 
                             SERVICES AWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize People Inc. in 
being awarded the 2013 Health and Health Services Award from the 
Amherst Chamber of Commerce.
   People Inc. began in 1970 to ensure that people with disabilities or 
special needs have an available support so they can succeed.
   The organization provides services to people of all ages, from 
children and adults with disabilities to senior citizens. These 
services include residential, employment/vocational, community 
outreach, health care and recreation programs. Their comprehensive 
services are well-known throughout Western New York.
   Over the years, People Inc. has grown to expand their services. They 
have increased their populations served, spectrum of services, 
geographic locations and number of sites.
   Since 2010, People Inc. has been recognized as one of New York 
State's certified Compass Agencies. Compass stands for Consumerism, 
Outcome, Management Plan and Agency Self Survey, and conveys People 
Inc.'s effective model of person centered planning, managed outcomes, 
and advocacy involvement by individuals and their families to 
accomplish their mission.
   Those involved with People Inc. strive toward a future where all 
persons whose needs limit their integration into the community reach 
their highest potential as responsible members of society. These 
individuals deserve to become contributing and active members in their 
communities, enjoy the greatest possible degree of independence, and 
acceptance in all aspects of their lives.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to honor People Inc. for 
being awarded the Health and Health Services award and commend them for 
their great work on behalf of all Western New Yorkers.

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