[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16480]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES OF MARSHALL COUNTY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Youth and 
Shelter Services of Marshall County, Iowa, on celebrating their 25th 
anniversary and to express my appreciation for their commitment to 
providing services to Iowa's youth and their families.
   Over 25 years, Youth and Shelter Services has grown from just a one 
person staff to sixteen employees today. They began serving as a youth 
and run-away service but now serve school-based and home programs, 
which includes foster care and those on welfare as well. The agency has 
turned part of their focus towards prevention services to help children 
avoid making poor choices.
   I commend Youth and Shelter Services for continuing to provide a 
safety net for children and dedicated service to the Marshall County 
community. It is an honor to represent Director David Hicks, and all 
current and former members of the Youth and Shelter Services team, in 
the United States Congress, and I wish them continued success in their 
future service to Marshall County youth.

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