[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 138 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         25 YEARS OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY SERENITY HOSPICE CARE

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 25 
years of service that Serenity Hospice Care in Park Hills, Missouri has 
provided our community. Serenity Hospice Care is the area's only 
independent, non-profit hospice. They have served over 5,000 patients 
and their families, regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
  When Serenity Hospice Care first opened its doors 25 years ago, it 
was thanks to a volunteer staff and funds raised by an all-volunteer 
Board of Directors concerned by the lack of hospice care in the 
surrounding counties. Until they received their Medicare and Medicaid 
certification, Serenity Hospice Care operated solely on the funds 
raised by generous donors. Today those funds are used to help cover the 
costs for the patients without sufficient insurance coverage.
  It is in the late stages of life where Serenity Hospice Care aims to 
relieve the financial burden of finding adequate hospice care for 
seniors. As their name so perfectly describes, Serenity Hospice Care 
has provided peace and comfort to many patients and their families. It 
is their mission of ``providing excellent end-of-life care and grief 
support services to all in our community who need them'', that makes 
them a valuable and respected organization to the eight counties it 
services.
  It is my pleasure to recognize Serenity Hospice Care and their 
devoted staff for their 25 years of service.

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