[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 84 (Monday, May 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF CAPE ABILITIES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 50th 
Anniversary of Cape Abilities, a treasured organization that has 
touched countless lives through its tireless advocacy for individuals 
with disabilities in Massachusetts.
  First founded in 1968 as Nauset Workshop, Cape Abilities has steadily 
grown into a pillar of the Cape Cod community. Over the past 50 years 
they have provided disabled individuals with high quality services and 
opportunities to have meaningful access to employment, housing, 
community support, counseling, education, and more.
  Every year Cape Abilities organizes the Harbor Walk, a 2.2 mile walk 
along the Hyannis Harbor that brings together staff, participants, 
partners, and supporters to help raise funds and awareness for the 
important work that Cape Abilities does. This year's walk is 
particularly meaningful, as it will be held in celebration of the more 
than 50 years of service that Cape Abilities has provided since its 
inception. By treating the people it serves with dignity and respect, 
the positive impact that Cape Abilities has had in the Cape Cod 
community is unparalleled.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the 50th anniversary of Cape 
Abilities and offer my sincere gratitude for their dedication to 
bettering their community. I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking 
them for their service and wishing them all the best in the years to 
come.

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