[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7510]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Catholic Charities 
of Southern Nevada, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
  Since 1941, the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has provided 
crucial services to southern Nevada's neediest families. From the first 
diocesan director, Father Thomas F. Collins, to today's chief executive 
officer, Monsignor Patrick R. Leary, this community service center has 
focused on addressing the essential needs of a rapidly growing 
community.
  As times have changed, so has the need to augment the services for 
seniors, children, refugees and the homeless. The Catholic Charities of 
Southern Nevada has not skipped a beat in this effort. Today, it 
services more than 2 million residents as one of the largest private, 
nonprofit social service providers in the State. It works hard to treat 
all who seek its help with dignity and respect, while bringing them one 
step closer to self-sufficiency.
  I am pleased to stand today and commend the Catholic Charities of 
Southern Nevada on this important milestone of 70 years of public 
service to a community that is eternally grateful for its continued 
charity and kindness.

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