[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E874-E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODVIEW ASSOCIATES

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
extend my sincere congratulations to the Gianotti family and the 
residents of Woodview Associates as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary 
of this very special apartment community.
  With a vision well before its time, Howard and Elizabeth Gianotti 
built Woodview to ensure that they elderly and disabled of their

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community would have an affordable, beautiful, and safe place to live 
as they enjoyed their twilight years. With Howard as the driving force 
and Betty as the quiet compass by his side, that vision soon became a 
reality. In Howard's words, he ``wanted to build a place that he would 
be proud to have my mother live.''
  Woodview is well known as a safe, beautiful housing facility, 
however, it is the special care that they provide to their residents 
that make it a real home instead of just somewhere to live. Today, 
their daughter Robbin, along with her husband, Don, and their children 
Rachel and Don, Jr., continue that legacy overseeing the property and 
management of what is arguably the most sought after subsidized housing 
in East Haven, Connecticut.
  Caring for our elderly population has become a national issue as 
America's ``baby boomers'' are growing older, and safe, affordable 
housing is needed more than ever. Additionally, those who suffer from 
disabilities are in growing need of facilities which will meet their 
needs as well. By providing our seniors and disabled with affordable 
housing, Woodview gives its residents so much more than shelter from 
the elements--they are giving them pride, comfort, independence and 
stability.
  I want to extend a special note of thanks and congratulations to 
Robbin and her family. Though Howard and Betty are no longer with us, 
they are ensuring that their legacy continues to leave an indelible 
mark on this community. I thank them for their invaluable contributions 
and continued dedication to their residents--they have set a standard 
of service, compassion, and commitment that inspires us all. Once 
again, my heartfelt congratulations to them on this remarkable 
milestone--Happy 40th Anniversary.

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