[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE HANNAH B.G. SHAW HOME

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 75th 
anniversary of the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home and in appreciation of its 
work in establishing a permanent home to benefit seniors who are in 
need of assistance.
  It is because of the generous donations of Hannah B.G. Shaw that this 
beautiful home was established. Hannah Shaw dedicated her life to 
philanthropic work, most notably leaving 55 acres of land and a sum of 
money to open the Shaw Home in 1941. This beautiful facility has been 
recognized as one of the top twenty-five facilities in the nation by 
the US News and World Report and as second in the state by the 
Massachusetts Department of Public Health customer satisfaction 
surveys.
  In its 75 year history, the implementation of Hannah Shaw's vision 
has grown. Since opening in 1941, the Shaw Home has had five major 
renovations which have expanded residential spaces, modernized wellness 
facilities, and added a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and cafe.
  Today, the Shaw Home houses a forty bed residential care facility 
along with a sixty-seven bed skilled nursing facility, fulfilling 
Hannah's goal of giving senior citizens of Massachusetts the ability to 
continue to maintain the highest quality of life. Through events such 
as Sports Day and luaus in celebration of National Nursing Homes Week, 
creation of care packages for troops overseas, and a ``Rhythms of 
Life'' concert by Hannah's Chorus, residents of the Shaw Home are able 
to enjoy their golden years in a loving community that goes beyond the 
standards of clinical care.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues join me in honoring the Hannah B.G. 
Shaw Home as it celebrates this milestone. The 75th Anniversary of the 
Shaw Home provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the 
significance of maintaining the quality of life for the elderly in the 
United States. May the Shaw Home continue to provide exemplary care and 
remain a pillar of the community in the next 75 years.

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