[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
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                TRIBUTE TO WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the West 
Central Community Action of Harlan, Iowa for 50 years of service to 
southwest Iowa. The 50th anniversary is a testament to the great work 
performed daily by the staff professionals at the West Central 
Community Action Agency.
  Established 50 years ago, West Central Community Action provides 
program services to low-income families and individuals in ten 
southwest Iowa counties (Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, 
Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby). The mission of 
West Central Community Action is ``empowering families and individuals 
to achieve their highest potential.'' During 2015, the agency received 
grant revenues of over $17 million to provide services to 7,203 
families and 17,206 individuals. The agency has 200 employees which 
provides work experience and training opportunities to 70 senior aide 
participants. West Central focuses on assisting low-income families and 
individuals to acquire useful skills and while gaining access to new 
opportunities to have economic self-sufficiency.
  I commend West Central Community Action of Southwest Iowa and its 
staff for providing dedicated, committed and crucial services to 
families and individuals. There is great work being accomplished every 
day at West Central Community Action. I urge my colleagues in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to join me in congratulating West Central 
Community Action for achieving 50 years of service. I wish them and all 
of the staff continued success in the future.

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