[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 17 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING WARTBURG'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 2, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, when organizations are able to ingratiate 
themselves with the community through good works, they often become a 
cornerstone of the neighborhood. Such is the case with Wartburg in 
Westchester, which celebrated its 150th Anniversary at the Wartburg 
Fall Festival on October 11th, 2014.
  For over a century, Wartburg has offered integrated, comprehensive 
senior care services to both residents and people in their own homes. 
Their programs, from independent, assisted living to nursing home care 
and rehabilitation have become so renowned that U.S. News & World 
Report has named Wartburg one of the ``Best Nursing Homes in New York 
State'' for three consecutive years.
  Their skilled Nursing facility, Licensed Home Health Care and Adult 
Day Services programs accept all patients, regardless of their income 
or their ability to pay.
  Wartburg's status as a not-for-profit has also allowed them to 
reinvest heavily in the community, with initiatives that include over 
$7 million in uncompensated care each year for the aging population.
  Wartburg's impact on the community is also economic in nature. They 
are the largest employer in the Mt. Vernon area and generate an 
estimated $80 million annually in direct and indirect activity for the 
surrounding communities.
  Last year's Wartburg Fall Festival once again took place on the 
institution's beautiful, 34-acre wooded campus, which was founded in 
1865 by Reverend William A. Passavant. I count myself fortunate to have 
such an exceptional organization housed within my district and I am 
honored to represent them in Congress. Congratulations again to 
Wartburg on 150 years of great work for the community.

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