[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E218-E219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING HURON VALLEY PACE'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I use today to recognize Huron Valley PACE 
on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their founding. Their 
contributions over the past ten years to improving the lives of the 
elderly in Washtenaw County are worthy of commendation.
  Huron Valley PACE was founded in 2014 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to 
provide medical and supportive services for the elderly in the greater 
Washtenaw County area. Their all-inclusive care, which is covered by 
Medicare and Medicaid, provides coverage for primary and specialty 
care, prescription drugs, medical transportation, hospital visits, 
dental care, medical equipment, home care, and physical, occupational, 
and speech therapy. Their extensive range of services have notably 
helped support hundreds of low-income adults with housing,

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living, and medical expenses, and their dedication to serving their 
community is admirable.
  Over the past decade, Huron Valley PACE has been a proactive member 
of the local community, setting up events such as Super Bowl watch 
parties, heart disease awareness drives, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
community service projects in partnership with other local 
organizations. In addition to caring for the elderly in Washtenaw 
County, Huron Valley PACE also works to instill a commitment to public 
service in local high school and university students by offering hands-
on volunteer opportunities for students. Volunteers distribute hot 
meals to underserved communities, lead food drives, and raise awareness 
about senior care.
  Part of Huron Valley PACE's proactive approach to providing 
exceptional care for the elderly includes advocating for expanding 
comprehensive senior care services like the PACE Expanded Act. At the 
state level, Huron Valley PACE works with the Michigan State 
Legislature to reduce the cost of medical care and to find innovative 
ways to help elderly people remain living in their homes. This advocacy 
is yet another example of how Huron Valley PACE continues to 
demonstrate their commitment to providing and advocating for quality 
and affordable elderly care.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the 
founding of Huron Valley PACE on their 10th anniversary. They have had 
a tremendous impact on the Washtenaw County area and continue to find 
exciting ways to continue improving their services to their community, 
and I cannot wait to see what they accomplish over the next decade.

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