[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
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          RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMPHILL SOLTANE

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Camphill 
Soltane of Chester County, Pennsylvania on its 25th anniversary of 
exemplary service in providing educational, vocational, and residential 
services for young adults with developmental disabilities. This is a 
great milestone and a considerable accomplishment and I take great 
pleasure in being able to honor the men and women of Camphill Soltane 
for their dedication and outstanding service.
  For 25 years, the men and women of Camphill Soltane have dedicated 
themselves to enabling young adults and adults with special needs to 
identify and pursue their interests, exercise their talents, and 
develop their skills that they may enjoy a rich and satisfying life and 
make valued contributions to the world. A member of the international 
Camphill Movement, which began in Scotland 70 years ago, Camphill 
Soltane continues the Movement's tradition of approaching the 
individual with special needs as a valued member of society worthy of 
love, dignity, and the opportunity to realize goals and dreams.
  Camphill Soltane's varied residential settings on its 52 acre 
Glenmoore site, and affiliated houses in Phoenixville, provide 
opportunities for individuals with special needs to live as 
independently as possible within a supportive community environment. 
For the last quarter century, this groundbreaking model has served to 
foster relationships based on mutual respect while encouraging the 
ongoing development of life and social skills.
  Mr. Speaker, in light of its 25 years of outstanding service, I ask 
my colleagues to join me today in recognizing Camphill Soltane for its 
invaluable contributions to the quality of life of the citizens of 
Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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