[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 52 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROLLA AREA SHELTERED WORKSHOP

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 45th 
anniversary of the Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop in Rolla, Missouri. It 
is a place that empowers individuals to use their skills working in a 
sheltered environment with caring staff. Since its establishment in 
1970, the workshop has provided quality employment for individuals with 
disabilities of all kinds.
  Beginning in January 1969, the mother of a disabled son saw a need 
for a sheltered work environment for those who were too old for a State 
Training School. Together, the mother and two women who were involved 
with the Jaycettes, developed the idea for a sheltered workshop in 
Rolla. With the help and support of the entire community, the Rolla 
Area Sheltered Workshop opened its doors a little over a year later. 
Today, the workshop has 75 disabled employees who have found an 
environment where they can work productively and independently. 
Alongside a supportive staff of eight, the employees work on printed 
material, collating, sorting the different kinds, packing and labeling 
bags, among other projects.
  For the many years of service and commitment to helping others, it is 
my pleasure to recognize the Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop before the 
United States House of Representatives.

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