[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NORTH CENTRAL 
                              PENNSYLVANIA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 
50th anniversary of Goodwill Industries North Central Pennsylvania 
located in my district. This organization assists people from across a 
portion of north central Pennsylvania, including 13 counties.
  Goodwill has been a valuable part of this region since its launch in 
1966. Over the years, their service area has grown to cover more than a 
dozen counties, 20 stores, and has created jobs for more than 500 
people.
  Coming up this weekend, I will visit the community of Falls Creek, in 
Jefferson County, located in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional 
District for a celebration of Goodwill's 50th anniversary.
  It certainly helps that this great local organization is backed up by 
a highly-regarded national network. Across the United States, Goodwill 
is considered one of the top five most valuable and recognized 
nonprofit brands and is the second largest nonprofit organization.
  Pennsylvania alone is served by 10 Goodwill Industries service areas. 
Goodwill has solid ties to the communities that it serves through 
partnerships with local businesses, schools, and human service 
agencies, helping individuals overcome life challenges through 
opportunity, education, training, and employment.
  Those who donate to Goodwill can have peace of mind that their money 
is going to the right place since 90 cents of every dollar is directed 
towards its mission and services. Those services were provided to 
nearly 1,200 people across the north central region in 2013, providing 
an immeasurable benefit to the region.
  This 50th anniversary celebration is a great time to reflect on all 
of the growth Goodwill Industries North Central has achieved as a team 
and continue to prepare their plans for the future. I commend them for 
all of their remarkable achievements, and I look forward to the great 
things that are yet to come.

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