[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16455]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            WHITMARSH HOUSE

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Whitmarsh House 
in Providence, Rhode Island--a safe haven and support network for Rhode 
Island youth, adults with developmental disabilities, and families for 
over 40 years.
  In recognition of the organization's commitment to excellence, 
Whitmarsh House has received a 3-year accreditation from the Commission 
on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF. CARF is an 
accrediting body that recognizes an organization's demonstration of 
accountability and conformance to internationally accepted standards in 
providing essential health and rehabilitation services to its 
community. This accreditation comes as no surprise given the vital and 
quality services Whitmarsh House provides every day to our communities 
in Rhode Island.
  Whitmarsh House has served hundreds of youth through programs that 
support their development as productive and contributing members of our 
society. I am proud to honor Whitmarsh House and to congratulate the 
dedicated staff on receiving this important accreditation. I look 
forward to seeing its continued work for the community in the coming 
years.

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