[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    CONGRATULATING 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ROSECRANCE HEALTH NETWORK

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration 
of the Rosecrance Health Network as they celebrate 100 years of serving 
children, adolescents, adults, and families in Northern Illinois and 
beyond.
   In 1916, Dr. James Rosecrance kept the memory of his late wife, 
Franny, alive by creating the Rosecrance Memorial Home for Children at 
the couple's homestead in New Milford, Illinois. Incorporated by the 
state of Illinois as a home for children on August 11, 1916, the staff 
continued to care for needy children from New Milford and surrounding 
communities before expanding and relocating to Rockford, Illinois, in 
1953.
   Continually adapting to the changing needs of the community, in 
1982, Rosecrance transformed into an innovative and groundbreaking 
chemical dependency treatment center for teens struggling with drug and 
alcohol addiction and abuse. In 1992, this mission expanded even 
further as Rosecrance began treating adults with substance abuse 
disorders. Today, their Harrison Campus in Rockford offers a number of 
substance abuse services including outpatient programs and maintains 
specialized units for young adults, veterans, firefighters, and 
paramedics.
   In 2011, Rosecrance merged with the Janet Wattles Center, a leading 
mental health service provider, to truly integrate substance abuse and 
mental health services and better serve patients at their many 
locations throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Today, Rosecrance operates 
more than 40 locations and serves more than 22,000 people annually.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Sixteenth Congressional District, I 
would like to sincerely thank the hardworking men and women who have 
dedicated themselves to providing quality substance abuse and mental 
health care services. Without question, our communities and families 
are healthier and stronger thanks to the service and care provided by 
Rosecrance throughout their 100 year history.

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