[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING THE 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 17, 2019

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues in the 
House join me in congratulating Community Human Services on the 
occasion of their 50th Anniversary. Throughout the last half-century, 
Community Human Services has not only brought attention to, but also 
alleviated the hardships that middle and low income individuals and 
families in Monterey County face on a daily basis. Under the leadership 
of Chief Executive Officer Robin McCrae, the agency has grown from 
three programs, 55 employees, and a $1 million budget to a multi-
million dollar organization with a workforce that has doubled and 
operates twelve programs throughout Monterey County.
  Community Human Services' mission is to address the tribulations that 
can be associated with addiction, mental illness, emotional health, 
domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness, and any other issue 
individuals may have trouble solving on their own. The institution 
allows people of all ages access to the tools necessary to overcome 
these challenges, creating lasting and sustainable changes on the 
central coast of California.
  A key aspect of Community Human Service's mission involves connecting 
with individuals in our community and ensuring them that help is 
available to them without insurance or monetary compensation. 
Information regarding programs and corresponding issues are widely 
distributed to schools, businesses, civic groups, churches, and service 
organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing and 
congratulating the commitment that Community Human Services has 
provided the Central Coast. As the organization celebrates its 50th 
Anniversary, I am proud to recognize Community Human Services for its 
continued work to address the challenges of individuals and families on 
the Central Coast. We are fortunate to have an institution like 
Community Human Services call the 20th Congressional District of 
California home.

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