[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 153 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CENTRO DE INFORMACION 45TH ANNIVERSARY IN BARTLETT, 
                                ILLINOIS

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2017

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Centro de Informacion 
in celebrating their 45th Anniversary. Since 1972, Centro de 
Informacion has been dedicated to serving our community in helping more 
than 15,000 Hispanic immigrants every year.
  Immigrants come to America hoping for a better life, better work, and 
most of all, a better future. Centro de Informacion plays a crucial 
role in helping immigrants achieve these dreams.
  Starting as an outreach mission of the United Methodist Church and 
the Catholic Archdiocese of Rockford, Centro has grown to be a valued 
resource within our community. With the changes in our community, 
Centro has grown its services and now provides bilingual advocacy, 
parenting skills training, community education, and youth programs.
  For 45 amazing years, Centro de Informacion has provided vital 
resources to the community such as application workshops for those in 
search of citizenship, and services for housing and employment. 
Moreover, they are an official Illinois Welcoming Center for refugees, 
something to be proud of. They have built powerful relationships with 
various organizations throughout our region, and have earned the 
valuable trust of people throughout Northern Illinois.
  Without them, the communities of Elgin, Hanover Park, and 
Carpentersville would be incomplete. Social service is not just a great 
accomplishment but a great kindness. Our world is better for the work 
that Centro does.
  Immigrant families travel to our neighborhoods with limited resources 
at their disposal, but for the past 45 years, Centro de Informacion has 
been there for them, and Centro will continue to be there for future 
generations of immigrants.
  I honor Centro de Informacion as they celebrate their anniversary.

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