[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6705]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE ARC OF WARREN COUNTY'S NEWEST SERVICE TO NORTHWEST NEW 
                      JERSEY'S DISABLED COMMUNITY

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, today, the Arc of Warren 
County, New Jersey will break ground on their newest group home at Camp 
Warren. The Arc has long presented a wide array of services to 
individuals with developmental disabilities throughout this corner of 
Northwest New Jersey. They are now expanding into residential services 
with this barrier-free home for six adults, which they hope to have 
open by the end of the year.
  The Arc of Warren County was founded more than 50 years ago by 
parents, educators, and others who wanted to meet the needs of children 
with developmental disabilities in a comprehensive way. It is part of a 
national network that serves more than 3 million people across the 
country every year. The more than 1,000 people that the Warren County 
chapter serves each year receive quality services ranging from 
residential to recreation to advocacy.
  Arc staff and volunteers not only help the disabled individuals, but 
also their families. And, in the process, they provide a great service 
to the community at large. The Arc helps these individuals live more 
self-sufficiently and blend seamlessly into the community around them. 
And, the tremendous support they get from people of all walks of life 
throughout Warren County speaks volumes as to their success.

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