[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 82 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E685-E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARC OF SCHUYLER

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2018

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 
fortieth anniversary of The Arc of Schuyler.
  The Arc of Schuyler is a private, not for profit organization 
providing support to people with intellectual and developmental 
disabilities, including autism, and their families. The Arc of Schuyler 
is a Chapter of the Arc of New York,

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which is the largest not for profit organization working with and for 
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York 
State and is a member of The Arc of the United States.
  A courageous group of family members and friends of people with 
intellectual and developmental disabilities founded The Arc of Schuyler 
on May seventh, in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-eight. From 
modest beginnings it has become the most comprehensive provider of 
support in Schuyler County to hundreds of people with developmental 
disabilities and their families.
  The Arc of Schuyler is an advocacy agency that believes all people 
have the fundamental moral, civic, and constitutional rights to live, 
learn, and work in safe and respectful communities of their choosing 
without prejudice. A volunteer Board of Directors including relatives 
of persons with a developmental disability and dedicated community 
leaders continue to provide their experience and insight to ensure the 
rights of people with developmental disabilities.
  The Arc of Schuyler urges all citizens to give full support to the 
efforts empowering people with intellectual and developmental 
disabilities so that they may live full and productive lives of 
inclusion in our communities.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to commend The Arc of Schuyler upon the 
occasion of its fortieth anniversary in the year two thousand eighteen.

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