[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E481-E482]
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

                        Tuesday, April 14, 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

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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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