[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20977]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          TRIBUTE TO THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, SOUTH BAY CITIES

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 1999

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special 
organization in my district, the Wellness Community, South Bay Cities. 
For the last 12 years, this group has provided much needed emotional 
support and educational resources for South Bay cancer patients.
  The mission of Wellness Community, South Bay Cities is to help people 
with cancer fight for their recovery by providing psychological and 
emotional support services at no cost whatsoever to people with cancer 
and their loved ones.
  They are the ones who provide the support so vital to one's recovery. 
The Wellness Center, South Bay Cities' programs are designed to address 
the loss of control, hopelessness and social isolation that cancer 
patients and their families often experience. Each year, they help 
thousands of patients and families who are battling this illness, 
providing assistance during the difficult times.
  I commend the staff and volunteers for providing such outstanding 
care. The South Bay is grateful for your services.

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