[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18226]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LA PROVIDENCIA FAMILY CENTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 13, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Catholic Charities' La Providencia Family Center, a Hispanic Senior 
Center that exists to provide support, programs and services for 
Cleveland's westside elderly Hispanic citizens.
  In 1984 several community leaders and residents within the Cleveland 
Hispanic community came together to address the issue of Cleveland's 
vulnerable and increasing elderly Hispanic population. The facility, 
programs and services that were developed twenty years ago have evolved 
over the years, but the vision, assistance and compassion has remained 
a constant source of comfort and hope for countless seniors and their 
families.
  Along with providing vital services such as transportation, health 
screenings, home visits, social activities and events, the bi-lingual 
and bi-cultural Center staff and volunteers consistently understand and 
focus on the cultural and linguistic needs of those whom they serve. 
All services provided at La Providencia are offered without regard to 
race, religion, gender, disability or ability to pay.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the 20th Anniversary of the La Providencia Family Center--
Cleveland's Westside Hispanic Senior Center. For two decades, the 
Center has existed as a vital lifeline to our elderly Hispanic 
citizens, providing hope, health and a true understanding and 
connection to the homeland of every senior who visits there.

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