[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Opportunity Village 
for over 50 years of service to Nevada's disabled population.
  Since its founding in 1954, Opportunity Village has greatly improved 
the lives of countless disabled persons and their families. Through 
vocational training, community job placement, advocacy, and social 
recreation programs, Opportunity Village serves more than 3,000 people 
with intellectual disabilities annually.
  Opportunity Village does far more than serve those with disabilities; 
this organization has a profound impact on the entire Southern Nevada 
community. Opportunity Village operates two work center campuses and 
one thrift store. It also operates a vehicle donation program, trains 
and places hundreds of disabled adults in jobs throughout the 
community, and hosts some of the most popular special events in all of 
Las Vegas, including the annual Magical Forest.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Opportunity Village. Their tireless 
advocacy on behalf of those with intellectual disabilities has enriched 
countless lives. I applaud Opportunity Village for their mission of 
encouraging its clients to follow their dreams, and I wish them the 
best in their future endeavors.

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