[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 20 (Monday, February 5, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING COMMUNITY OPTIONS ON THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2024

  Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
warmest congratulations to Community Options on their 35th anniversary.
  Community Options is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey, 
and it is dedicated to promoting self-determination and community 
involvement for people with intellectual and development disabilities. 
By providing these individuals with accessible housing and equipping 
them with skills to pursue careers of their choice, Community Options 
has changed more than 5,000 lives. This exceptional organization has 
tackled barriers that historically impeded people with disabilities, 
and in doing so they have brought extraordinary vibrancy, creativity, 
and diversity to our communities. New Jersey is both proud and grateful 
to house the headquarters of this exceptional organization.
  I wish Community Options the best of luck as they continue with their 
outstanding work. It has been a true pleasure to watch their 
organization grow and prosper over the past 35 years, and I have no 
doubt that they will touch many more lives in the future.

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