[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6047]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CRITTENTON FOUNDATION

  (Mr. WATT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an historic 
anniversary of the National Crittenton Foundation, which was the first 
charitable organization created under a congressional charter, and is 
celebrating 125 years of service.
  People who recognize the Crittenton name often recall only the 
maternity homes that were usually hidden and welcomed girls and young 
women seeking support during their unplanned pregnancies. Much less is 
known about the influence of the national network of affiliated 
Crittenton agencies and their lasting impact on the social work 
profession.
  The unique relationship between the National Crittenton Foundation 
and the Crittenton family of agencies is based on the belief that 
addressing compelling social issues in the United States is best done 
through a network of independent local agencies supported by a national 
body.
  There are now over 23 Crittenton agencies across the country. 
Together they have provided over 2,200 years of continuous service to 5 
million vulnerable girls, young women and their families.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in wishing the 
National Crittenton Foundation and its family of agencies across the 
country happy anniversary, and our best wishes for another 125 years of 
success.

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