[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JAMES SCORDO FOR OVER THREE DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE NORTH 
    COUNTRY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CREDO COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE 
                        TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor James ``Jim'' 
Scordo for over three decades of service to the North Country as 
Executive Director of Credo Community Center for the Treatment of 
Addictions.
  Jim Scordo has shepherded the community center through good and bad 
times since 1988 when he helped the center recover from a devastating 
fire. Jim sought help from his community and graciously raised over 
$175,000 dollars to rebuild. When the community center opened its 
substance abuse out-patient clinic, he was named its first Executive 
Director. Since then, countless North Country residents have found help 
overcoming addiction and there are many families in Jefferson County 
and beyond that are grateful to Jim, his staff, and volunteers for 
their loved one's health and wellbeing.
  The hands on, local efforts of Credo Community Center and similar 
centers throughout the country is crucial in the broader fight against 
the opioid epidemic. Communities need dedicated leadership to ensure 
that those services remain consistently available for those who need 
them most. On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I want 
to thank Jim for his leadership and service to the North Country and 
wish him the best in the next chapter.

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