[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19080]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Hospice of the Western Reserve as it celebrates the opening of its 
Lakewood office. The new office will enable the Hospice to provide more 
quality care to the people of Lakewood.
  Hospice of the Western Reserve is a community-based agency that 
provides comfort and care as well as emotional support to its patients 
and their families. Regardless of age, disease, or ability to pay, all 
are welcomed to the Hospice. Serving more than 1,000 patients daily, 
The Hospice of the Western Reserve is the largest program of its kind 
in Ohio and the fourth largest in the country.
  In addition to pain alleviation, the Hospice also offers social, 
psychosocial and spiritual support for both patients and family 
members. The Hospice is ever increasing its ability to provide quality 
care and support and enhancing quality of life.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the Hospice of the Western Reserve and the opening of its Lakewood 
office. Providing quality assistance to those who need it most, the 
Hospice stands as a monument to palliative care and end-of-life 
service.

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