[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF KEITH SWARTZENTRUBER

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2022

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Keith 
Swartzentruber, the executive director of Snyder Village, who is 
retiring after 34 wonderful years of service across Central Illinois.
  Keith Swartzentruber joined the staff as an administrator of Snyder 
Village when it opened its doors in 1988 and has held the position of 
executive director at Snyder Village for the last 17 years. Under his 
leadership, Snyder Village has grown from a modest organization 
offering a health center and six independent living cottages to the 
full-life plan community that it is today. Currently, over 400 
residents call Snyder Village home, and roughly 240 staff members make 
up the Snyder Village team. Spanning over 48 acres, Snyder Village now 
encompasses a skilled nursing health center, assisted living, home care 
services, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and a retirement community 
with 40 apartments and 170 cottages.
  As a true servant leader, Keith encourages and supports staff to 
embody the Snyder Village mission statement: to provide for the 
physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of others in a loving, 
dignified, and Christian atmosphere. Keith exemplifies the high level 
of care and service which has made Snyder Village the remarkable place 
it is. He can often be found visiting with residents and staff members, 
ensuring they feel valued and cared for. His leadership and service 
have been recognized by his peers and the community through several 
awards, including the Life Services Network Leadership Recognition 
Award.
  Our community has been fortunate to benefit from the service and 
leadership of Keith Swartzentruber. I extend my sincere congratulations 
to Keith on his 34 years of service at Snyder Village. I wish him much 
success as he continues to lead a life of service to the Metamora 
community and central Illinois.

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