[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     KEO 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

  (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the 
Kauai Economic Opportunity, a nonprofit multiagency known as KEO.
  For half a century, this agency has been providing services to 
thousands of Kauai residents in need, to ease the pain of poverty, and 
to help them achieve self-sufficiency. As the only human services 
organization on that island, they have been a lifeline for low-income 
families and individuals who are looking for a second chance. In the 
past year alone, KEO has assisted over 5,000 individuals with housing, 
education, food, medical services, legal services, child care, 
transportation, disaster preparedness, employment opportunities, and so 
much more.
  I would like to say mahalo nui loa to CEO MaBel Ferreiro-Fujiuchi, 
Chair Brenda Viado, the board members, staff, volunteers, and everyone 
else who selflessly dedicated their time, attention, and aloha to 
ensure the people of Kauai always have a friend to help them in their 
time of need.

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