[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2025

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize 
United Disabilities Services for their 60th anniversary.
  Founded in 1965, United Disabilities Services is one of the leading 
disability services providers in Pennsylvania helping older adults, 
individuals with disabilities, and veterans lead more independent and 
fulfilling lives. What began as United Cerebral Palsy of Lancaster 
County in 1965, has since expanded its scope to include personal care 
and care management services, adult enrichment programs, and the 
modification of homes and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs. 
Additionally, their advocacy for the inclusion of people with 
disabilities, their training and placement of service dogs across our 
communities and schools, and--on a lighter note--their popular puppy 
calendars have all extended their reach beyond the individuals and 
families they directly serve.
  Today, United Disabilities Services employs hundreds of individuals 
and touches the lives of 20,000 people each year. Though headquartered 
in Lancaster County, UDS serves over 50 counties in Pennsylvania as 
well as nearby states.
  As UDS celebrates 60 years of service, I would like to thank the 
organization and its employees for everything that they do. Their 
selfless efforts have made Pennsylvania's 11th District a better place 
for all.

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