[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 72 (Monday, May 2, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING A PLACE TO BELONG HOME CARE

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize the 
small business, A Place To Belong Home Care of Radcliff, KY, as the 
Senate Small Business of the Week.
  It is not every week that I have the privilege of honoring a veteran-
owned small business, but when I do, it is with profound gratitude and 
respect not only for this Kentucky entrepreneur, but for our men and 
women in uniform. A Place to Belong Home Care was founded by SFC Lolita 
R. Martin who, before opening her business, spent 24 years in uniform, 
3 and half of which spent on the battlefield in support of Iraq Freedom 
and Enduring Freedom. Even while serving her country overseas, Ms. 
Martin knew that entrepreneurship was her next calling. With that in 
mind, Ms. Martin remained steadfast in her desire to continue serving 
others in her career, which led her to the idea of senior care. Thus, 
after retiring from a lengthy career in our Nation's uniform, Lolita 
Martin founded A Place to Belong Home Care in 2019.
  The mission behind A Place To Belong Home Care is to improve the 
quality of life for aging adults and to support their families in 
caring for loved ones. The business provides a wide variety of 
services, not limited to elderly care. Whether the client is an adult 
or child with special needs, recovering from surgery or illness, or 
managing a disease or lifelong condition, A Place To Belong Home Care 
is there to help. And with services offered in Hardin, Bullitt, Meade, 
and Grayson County, as well as in other parts of Kentucky, Ms. Martin 
ensures that her business reaches the broad scope of needs for anyone 
requiring daily care.
  Upon her retirement from the U.S. Armed Forces, Ms. Martin was primed 
for her current career. During her third deployment to Iraq, Ms. Martin 
began pursuing her Bachelor of science in healthcare management. A 
requirement for the degree was a capstone project on senior care, thus 
the seed for A Place To Belong Home Care was planted. The idea grew and 
developed throughout her time protecting our Nation; hence there is no 
doubt as to why her business has seen such success and growth in 
Kentucky. In 2019, Ms. Martin was proud to receive the Best in Class 
Home Health Certification from the 21st Century Health Care Consultants 
group. After caring for others throughout her life, Ms. Martin clearly 
is the right fit for the job.
  This entrepreneur also understands the importance of maintaining an 
active presence in her local community. Ms. Martin preserves her 
dedication to national service by being an active member of the 
National Association of Black Veterans, the Kentucky Colonel, and the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars group. Though this patriot has moved on from 
her Active-Duty career, she stays true to her roots as she ventures 
into an equally honorable career of providing care for those who are 
not able to take full care of themselves. Congratulations to Lolita 
Martin and the entire team at A Place To Belong Home Care. I thank you 
for your brave service to this country and for your enduring desire to 
serve others. I wish the whole team the best of luck and look forward 
to watching their continued growth and success in Kentucky.

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