[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22318]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING KENNEDY CHILD STUDY CENTER

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2009

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of the 
Kennedy Child Study Center to commemorate its remarkable contributions 
to the youth of America. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Kennedy 
Child Study Center has helped thousands of children overcome major 
developmental obstacles. Through a wide range of programs, the Kennedy 
Child Study Center, and its highly qualified staff, have provided 
children with guidance and encouragement. For this, the Kennedy Child 
Study Center and its staff, both present and past, are deserving of 
recognition.
  The Kennedy Child Study Center has done much for the communities in 
Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City. Over the past half-century, 
thousands of children have been given the opportunity to receive the 
proper care, education and social interactions they deserve through the 
Kennedy Child Study Center. This organization fully understands the 
significance early diagnosis of learning disabilities has on a child's 
achievements in school and everyday life. Through preschool and early 
intervention programs they are able to detect developmental problems 
and then provide the proper guidance and developmental assistance. They 
offer a wide spectrum of programs to enhance a child's lifestyle. A few 
examples of these services include special early childhood education, 
physical therapy, nursing, psychological testing and music and art 
supervision. As the Kennedy Child Study Center celebrates its 50th 
anniversary, it is a great time to reflect on all the positive work its 
organization has done for the youth of America and to look towards a 
future where children with developmental disabilities have access to 
quality care and educational success.
  The dedicated work of the Kennedy Child Study Center is inspiring to 
us all, and I am immensely grateful to them for all that they have 
accomplished. I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing the 
gratitude of the U.S. Congress for their extensive contributions to 
society.

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