[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED WAY OF MIDLAND

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2017

  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
service of the United Way of Midland as they celebrate their 70th 
Anniversary.
   For the past 70 years, The United Way of Midland has been dedicated 
to enriching the Permian Basin through their various outreach programs. 
UWM works directly with program providers in supporting over 50 
programs and services that target individual needs throughout the 
community. These initiatives focus on three building blocks to a better 
life, which are: promoting quality education that leads to stable 
employment; empowering individuals to achieve economic stability and 
financial security through proven methods like job training and 
financial planning courses; and vital health services that promote 
healthy lifestyles and choices. Through their work, UWM assists roughly 
65,000 people annually and invests over $3 million back into the 
community.
   As a Lifetime Member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of 
Midland, I have been fortunate enough to see firsthand the great work 
that this organization does for the Permian Basin community. I wish 
them best of luck with their future endeavors.

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