[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 105 (Friday, June 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAPPINESS HOUSE

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 21, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the fiftieth 
anniversary of the Happiness House in Geneva, New York.
  Fifty years ago, a collection of parents of children with Cerebral 
Palsy united to found Happiness House in Geneva, NY. Using funds raised 
by the New York State Elks Club and the Women's Club of Geneva, 
Happiness House opened their first childcare program, serving five 
children with disabilities. From these humble beginnings, Happiness 
House has grown throughout the years to provide a comprehensive array 
of programs and services to more than 1,150 children, adults and their 
families in Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
  We care about ensuring people have a fair chance to reach their full 
potential and Happiness House gives folks this exact opportunity. The 
vision of Happiness House is that every community be ready to welcome 
and utilize the talents and abilities of all individuals. Every day 
they work to make that vision a reality by providing the highest 
quality, innovative and cost-effective services to children and adults 
with and without disabilities. Happiness House cooperates with families 
and partners throughout the Finger Lakes community to achieve this 
goal.
  Fifty years of serving the community is certainly a cause for 
celebration. I congratulate the Happiness House on this impressive 
milestone and look forward to their continued success in the years to 
come.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of 
the Happiness House.

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