[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
   MAPLEWOOD CARE CENTER, AND THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOMESTEAD 
                         ASSISTED LIVING CENTER

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the 
Volunteers of America on the 40th anniversary of the Maplewood Care 
Center, and the 15th anniversary of The Homestead Assisted Living 
Center. These centers provide a caring community through assisted 
living housing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and dementia 
care for senior citizens.
  The Volunteers of America are a national, non-profit organization 
that has been active in Minnesota for 114 years. Providing quality 
community programs and services to those in need for over a century has 
made them a leader among Minnesota's human service organizations.
  A dedication to caring for Minnesota's seniors led the Volunteers of 
America to open the doors of its Maplewood Minnesota Care Center in 
1970. This quality center has provided my community with skilled 
nursing care for individuals with chronic diseases and for those 
recovering from illness or injury. In addition to participating in both 
the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Joining the Maplewood Care Center, 
on what is now known as the Volunteers of America Maplewood Campus, in 
1995, The Homestead Assisted Living Center provides care and an 
atmosphere of independence for seniors. An on-site Dementia Support 
group provides support for families with loved ones with dementia.
  I commend Volunteers of America for their commitment to Minnesota 
seniors and for their dedication to providing compassionate, quality 
care, and housing for those in need.
  Madam Speaker, in honor of Volunteers of America, I am pleased to 
submit this statement.

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