[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1161-E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING CASA ALLEGRA COMMUNITY SERVICES

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Casa Allegra 
Community Services (CACS), which has been providing residential 
support, community integration and income earning opportunities for 
people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in the 
San Francisco Bay Area for four decades.
   In 1975, Chris Bonfiglio and Eileen Falvey co-founded CACS in San 
Rafael, California to provide housing for five young people with 
disabilities facing unexpected homelessness. They not only succeeded in 
their goal, but have grown the organization significantly from its 
origins. Today CACS runs two long-term care homes along with numerous 
living, educational, and career programs for individuals with 
disabilities in seven counties across the region.
   The hard work undertaken by the staff and leadership at CACS has 
impacted many in its 40 years. CACS' efforts extend beyond meeting 
basic needs--which it performs well and with compassion--by striving to 
encourage people with disabilities to lead meaningful lives.
   CACS has played a crucial and necessary role in our community by 
serving as a voice for those who need it most. Mr. Speaker, it is 
fitting to honor and thank Casa Allegra Community Services on their 
40th Anniversary for their commitment to bettering the lives of those 
with disabilities.

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