[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INFORMATION CENTER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Information 
Center on their 40th anniversary. The accomplishments of this long-
standing non-profit agency exemplify the importance and strength of 
public-private partnerships in our communities.
  Founded in 1975 in Taylor, Michigan, The Information Center was 
created to inform citizens of the over 10,000 resources available to 
them, including both private sector assistance and public services 
offered by their local, state, and federal governments. Since becoming 
the first organization in Michigan to be certified by the national 
Alliance for Information and Referral Services, the Information Center 
has become an indispensible tool for connecting people with the human 
service resources that fit their individual needs. Learning from their 
experience in our communities, The Information Center has expanded over 
the years and has initiated programs that address unemployment, health 
and wellness, housing, transportation, veterans services, financial and 
legal assistance, disability advocacy and other human services. In 
addition, The Information Center emphasizes support for our seniors by 
providing options for home care and caregiver training that respects 
the dignity and encourages the independence of older Americans.
  For 40 years, The Information Center has held itself to the highest 
standards to ensure that our residents always have somewhere to turn. 
The most recent report from the Michigan Department of Community Health 
ranked The Information Center as best in the county and second best in 
the state for quality assurance in their work with seniors. Their 
tireless efforts have helped the citizens of Southeast Michigan with 
comprehensive, community-based programs that help control the cost of 
care for our elders and provide peace of mind to our families.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in gratitude to 
honor The Information Center on their 40th anniversary and wish them 
many more years of success.

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