[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.
  Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada was established in 1921 by 
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman to provide social services for Nevadans in 
need. Bishop Gorman assigned Father Thomas F. Collins as the first 
director of Catholic Charities, and Father Collins diligently organized 
programs to combat homelessness and connect families with foster 
children throughout the Silver State. Bishop Gorman and Father Collins 
inspired hope through service to southern Nevadans, and we continue to 
see the same dedication in the organization's current leadership.
  With the incredible growth in Nevada, Catholic Charities has expanded 
to provide aid to senior citizens, refugees, immigrants, girls in 
crisis, and the homeless population throughout the Las Vegas Valley. 
Catholic Charities is now one of the largest private nonprofit social 
service providers in Nevada, offering comprehensive assistance through 
20 programs to support the community. I have worked closely with 
Catholic Charities to forge public-private partnerships to address 
human trafficking, homelessness, immigration services, and poor 
nutrition. Today the organization serves as a sanctuary for people in 
southern Nevada.
  Catholic Charities has always made significant and positive 
contributions to our community. The services provided by Catholic 
Charities ensure Nevadans have the support they need to live a better 
life in Nevada. Catholic Charities' work is appreciated and admired, 
and I wish their continued success.

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