[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE COALITION FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ON THEIR 20TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Coalition for 
Healthy Communities on their 20th Anniversary. The Cancer Treatment 
Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center assembled the 
Coalition of leaders in the Zion-Benton Township to effectively address 
the need to improve the health and wellness of our community.
  The Coalition's focus is to provide the community with education on 
ways to access primary health care, sexual education, immunizations for 
young children, parental education, and adolescent substance abuse. The 
leaders of the Coalition are working hard to provide healthcare that 
extends beyond the walls of hospitals.
  Mr. Speaker, the Coalition of Healthy Communities is essential to 
ensuring that Zion, Beach Park and Winthrop Harbor's residents receive 
the proper tools to lead a healthy, safe and fulfilling life. I offered 
my sincere thanks to the Coalition for their efforts over the last 20 
years and wish them continued success in the future.

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