[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1235]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCHUYLKILL UNITED WAY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Schuylkill 
United Way, which celebrates its 80th anniversary today, September 9, 
2016. The Schuylkill United Way is dedicated to providing funding, 
guidance, and encouragement to partner organizations that provide a 
variety of programs and services to the residents of Schuylkill County. 
The Schuylkill United Way supports fifteen organizations and has 
provided invaluable assistance to the Schuylkill County community over 
the last 80 years.
  The organization was founded in 1936 to help local groups that 
offered human services at little or no cost. Originally known as the 
Community Chest, the organization became an independent member of 
United Way Worldwide in 1976 and changed its name to Schuylkill United 
Way.
  Today, Schuylkill United Way partners with entities such as American 
Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of 
America, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and Meals on Wheels. 
Partnering efforts and contributions come from local businesses and 
individuals alike, and ninety-nine percent of the assistance marshalled 
stays within Schuylkill County. Schuylkill United Way organizes events 
like Stuff the Bus, which provides school supplies to children in need, 
and the Captain Jason B. Jones Day of Caring, where volunteers donate 
their time working at nonprofit and government locations.
  It is an honor to recognize the Schuylkill United Way as it 
celebrates 80 years of helping others. I am deeply grateful for the 
many services they provide to the people of Schuylkill County. May they 
continue their great work for welfare of their neighbors for many years 
to come.

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