[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 EASTER SEALS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise to honor Easter Seals of 
Southeastern Michigan. On Saturday, September 9, 2000, Easter Seals of 
Southeastern Michigan will celebrate 80 years of service to the 
residents of Southeastern Michigan.
  Since June 21, 1920, Easter Seals of Southeastern Michigan has been 
assisting individuals with disabilities and their families. During this 
time, Easter Seals of Southeastern Michigan has remained committed to 
treating every person it serves with equality, dignity and 
independence.
  Guided by these principles, Easter Seals of Southeastern Michigan 
seeks to provide creative solutions that assist the thousands of 
families it provides with therapy and support services each year. 
Nationwide, Easter Seals serves 1 million people annually.
  For eight decades, Easter Seals of Southeastern Michigan has served 
children and adults with disabilities. While September 9, 2000, 
commemorates these efforts, it is also a day of high hopes and 
expectations. September 9, 2000, marks the official unveiling of the 
new Easter Seals facility in Southfield, Michigan. I am confident that 
this facility will enable Easter Seals of Southeastern Michigan to 
complete their mission for another 80 years and beyond.
  Mr. President, I know my colleagues join me in offering 
congratulations and best wishes for continuing success to the Easter 
Seals of Southeastern Michigan, as they celebrate 80 years of service 
to disabled individuals and their families.

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