[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE WYOMING VALLEY CHILDREN'S 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2024

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the centennial 
anniversary of The Wyoming Valley Children's Association. For a 
century, this noble association has been an integral part of our 
community in Northeast Pennsylvania, providing children with a variety 
of developmental conditions an inclusive environment to discover and 
develop into curious learners and compassionate citizens.
  Founded in 1924 by members of the Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre and 
Community Chest, the Wyoming Valley Children's Association was formed 
to provide support for children with disabilities. Over the last 100 
years, the association has grown to support the needs of children with 
a wide range of disabilities and developmental delays through 
fundraisers, specialized programs, events for the children and more.
  Today, the Wyoming Valley Children's Association strives to eliminate 
the effects of development delays through therapeutic services and 
quality education, believing in every child's unique potential. The 
Together We Grow Preschool is among its most impactful programs as it 
provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for children to begin to develop 
their abilities. The association also offers Early Intervention 
programs, homebased therapy and education services for children from 
birth through three years of age.
  The association's kindergarten program, which began in 2019, creates 
an environment rich in learning and social opportunities and features 
unique, inclusive classrooms focused on individual growth and 
developmental success for each and every student.
  The Wyoming Valley Children's Association has had nothing but a 
positive impact on our community. For 100 years, the Wyoming Valley 
Children's Association has been caring for and supporting the children 
living in the Wyoming Valley and beyond. Its commitment to service, 
leadership and community has been an inspiration to all. I am honored 
to recognize the Wyoming Valley Children's Association's many 
achievements and would like to congratulate its members on this 
important milestone.

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