[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23885-23886]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING FAMILIA UNIDA LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2008

  Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and service 
that Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis, Familia Unida, 
contributes throughout California's 32nd Congressional District.
  Familia Unida's mission is to enlighten, educate, and unite families 
that are affected by Multiple Sclerosis, MS, as well as other 
debilitating diseases. Though originally founded to provide culturally 
and linguistically sensitive resources to the Latino community dealing 
with MS, Family Unida's outreach now extends into

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the entire MS community, providing services to any who request 
assistance in coping with this disease. Through events such as the 5th 
Annual Wheelchair Wash, Familia Unida continues to bring awareness to 
the importance of the inclusion of all persons, especially those living 
with disabilities, in our lives.
  Famila Unida has enhanced the quality of life for many through its 
extensive services in obtaining health care access, as well as 
providing educational resources. As Family Unida continues to honor its 
founding principles of providing culturally sensitive programs and 
support for those living with MS, I ask that my colleagues join me in 
recognizing its valued service and commitment to the MS community.

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