[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 155 (Thursday, October 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING PLANNED PARENTHOOD HUDSON PECONIC

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Planned Parenthood 
Hudson Peconic (PPHP). For years, PPHP has been an instrumental partner 
in keeping my constituents both healthy and educated about their 
reproductive health.
  Operating 11 health centers in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and 
Suffolk Counties, PPHP served over 33,000 men and women in 2014 alone. 
In addition, last year PPHP provided 13,113 HIV tests, 81,941 
individual STI tests, 5,896 breast examinations and education and 
training programs to over 42,000 participants.
  While these figures alone are laudable, it is important to note that 
PPHP affords these invaluable services to our area's most vulnerable 
patients. In 2014, 76 percent of PPHP patients had incomes at or below 
150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit. For low-income New Yorkers, 
care is already too hard to come by. I am so pleased to know that these 
New Yorkers can rely on PPHP.
  In recent months, Planned Parenthood has faced prolonged, 
politically-motivated attacks. It is during times like this that it is 
most important for us to remember not only the work that Planned 
Parenthood does, but the people Planned Parenthood serves. PPHP is 
keeping thousands of New Yorkers healthy, many of whom might have 
nowhere else to turn. I am pleased to have this opportunity to thank 
PPHP and its allies for their work. As a Member of Congress, one of my 
primary responsibilities is to ensure the well-being of my 
constituents. I am honored to call PPHP a partner in that goal.
  On October 21, 2015, PPHP will honor Jill Scheuer, Keith Pattiz and 
the St. Faith's House Foundation during its Empower Gala. I commend 
these partners for championing Planned Parenthood's mission. It is only 
with the aid of allies like Ms. Scheuer, Mr. Pattiz and the St. Faith's 
House Foundation that Planned Parenthood can continue to provide those 
most in need with quality, accessible care.

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