[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1989-1990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING HOSPICE OF NAPA VALLEY, INC.

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of Hospice of Napa Valley, Inc. as it celebrates the grand opening of 
its newest facility.
  Hospice of Napa Valley has provided hospice services throughout the 
Napa Valley for 25 years. The new facility will allow hospice services 
and adult day services to meet current and future needs of those with 
chronic conditions and patients with terminal illness.
  Situated on 2.4 acres in central Napa, the new facility houses 
programming and operations for both Hospice of Napa Valley and Adult 
Day Services of Napa Valley. This building establishes a permanent home 
to ensure that the needs of Napa Valley's terminally and chronically 
ill populations will be served for generations to come.
  Over the past 25 years, Hospice of Napa Valley, Inc. has grown 
substantially in response to community needs. The new facility will 
allow Hospice of Napa Valley to extend their aid for terminally ill 
patients who seek comfort as well as quality of life. Hospice also 
provides support for the family members of those that are terminally 
ill.
  Adult Day Services of Napa Valley provides comprehensive health care, 
rehabilitation therapies, social services and personal care for frail, 
elderly persons and younger functionally-impaired adults 18 years or 
older. Continuing care is also provided for adults with Alzheimer's 
disease and related dementias.
  Mr. Speaker, Hospice of Napa Valley, Inc. has significantly expanded 
health care services to our community with respect and dignity. It is 
therefore appropriate to honor Hospice of Napa Valley, Inc. on its new 
facility's grand opening.

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