[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING SCENTSABILITY MICRO-ENTERPRISE, INC.

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 8, 2015

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of ScentsAbility 
Micro-Enterprise, Inc. as they are awarded the Platinum Business Award 
at this year's Connections luncheon, an annual awards ceremony 
sponsored by Career Source Broward and Palm Beach Counties. This award, 
presented by the South Florida Business Leadership Network, recognizes 
employers for disability-friendly practices and their commitment to 
training disabled Floridians for employment opportunities.
  ScentsAbility has made it its mission to do exactly that. Under the 
guidance of ScentsAbility employees, disabled Floridians craft and sell 
homemade candles as well as learn important vocational and leadership 
skills that will allow them to succeed in a variety of workplace 
settings. ScentsAbility's care and commitment to this work has enabled 
countless Americans with special needs to live independently and with 
confidence. Too often, Americans with intellectual and physical 
disabilities are unable to find meaningful employment and earn a 
living. As a nation, it is important we recognize and enable 
organizations, such as ScentsAbility, that raise awareness of these 
critical issues and prioritize the diverse needs of our community.
  It is with great pleasure that I honor ScentsAbility and its 
director, Ms. Bonnie Schmidt.

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