[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25298]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    TRIBUTE TO CATCH IN PHILADELPHIA

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 13, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Citizens 
Acting Together Can Help (CATCH), as it celebrates its 20 years of 
service and commitment to the community. CATCH is a non-profit 
organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on 
November 12, 1976. The Corporation was established to assume 
responsibilities for the operation of the Community Mental Health and 
Retardation Center in Catchment Area 2B, located within the 
Southwestern portion of Philadelphia.
  On July 1, 1979 CATCH assumed full responsibilities for the 
operations of the Community Mental Health Center, giving the Center the 
operational name of CATCH Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation 
Center. The Center is currently under the leadership of Raymond A. 
Pescatore, Chief Executive Officer with Edward C. Mintzer, Jr., Esq., 
serving as Board Chairman.
  CATCH is a full-service, accredited Mental Health/Mental Retardation 
Center committed to serving citizens of Philadelphia.
  CATCH continues to attract the attention of the community through its 
reputation of reliable service, leadership qualities and strong 
commitment. In keeping with its reputation of high quality care, CATCH 
serves the community offering the following services: Residential and 
Emergency Services, Mental Health Services and Developmental 
Disabilities Services.
  In recognition of its years of service, I join the Citizens Acting 
Together Can Help, Inc., as it celebrates its 20 year anniversary.

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