[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 150th 
anniversary of the Sacramento Children's Home. As the staff, 
volunteers, and community supporters gather to celebrate this momentous 
occasion and the beautiful renovations on their historic home, I ask 
all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
organization.
  I know firsthand the incredible impact the Children's Home has on our 
community. I have long been a supporter of the Sacramento Children's 
Home and I formerly served as a member of their board. I will continue 
to offer my support in any way that I can because I believe in their 
mission to serve our community's most vulnerable families. By 
supporting both children and parents, to create happier, more stable 
families, the Sacramento Children's Home is making an invaluable 
investment in our community.
  Founded on February 14, 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home began as 
an orphanage for abandoned children during the time of the Gold Rush. 
Since then, the Sacramento Children's Home has continued to serve the 
most urgent needs of children with unwavering dedication. Today, the 
Sacramento Children's Home provides a variety of services to children 
and families, including counseling, emergency childcare, and programs 
promoting healthy parenting. These wraparound programs and resources, 
many of which are provided at no cost to the family, fight and protect 
against child abuse and neglect in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Sacramento Children's Home gathers to celebrate 
their renovated home on their 150th anniversary, I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring 150 years of service to Sacramento's 
children and families.

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