[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11789]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING MARO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize MARO 
Employment and Training Association. This organization will be 
celebrating thirty years of community service in June 2004. MARO 
Employment and Training Association represents 60 not-for-profit 
community organizations, providing vocational training, employment and 
support services for people with disabilities and other barriers to 
employment and community access.
  MARO Employment and Training Association assists members by sharing 
information with community organizations regarding how to serve people 
with a number of varying disabilities. The group works on both the 
state and federal level to increase opportunities for people with 
barriers to employment. Members are offered affordable Workers' 
Compensation Insurance and prescription drug coverage through self-
insured programs as well an array of networking opportunities.
  MARO Employment and Training Association works together with the 
Michigan Community Mental Health agencies, the Department of Labor and 
Economic Growth, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Works! 
agencies, the Michigan Department of Corrections, the Michigan 
Commission for the Blind, and with local schools.
  MARO Employment and Training Association provides a critically 
important service. The work the organization does is respected 
throughout the state and it has proven to be a great asset in Michigan 
for 30 years.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing MARO Employment and 
Training Association for the service and opportunities the organization 
has provided for Michigan citizens.

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