[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2030]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MARYCREST MANOR SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2012

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Marycrest Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, upon its 
50th anniversary. Marycrest Manor stands in my hometown of Livonia, 
Michigan and is the result of the compassionate dream rooted in the 
Polish-Catholic community of the 1940's Detroit area and brought to 
fruition through the efforts of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph.
  St. Mary's Home, the initial 25 bed facility, was located at 215 West 
Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Recognizing the need for more space, the 
Franciscan Sisters looked to Livonia and petitioned Cardinal Edward 
Mooney for assistance in their charitable endeavor. Cardinal Mooney 
purchased and donated 10 acres of land on what is now Middlebelt Road 
just north of Five Mile Road.
  Sadly, Cardinal Mooney passed away in 1958. His successor, Archbishop 
John Dearden selected the name Marycrest Manor. Celebrated during the 
Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, the state of the art 55 bed facility 
was dedicated on September 12, 1962. After being granted licensure as 
an extended care facility, Marycrest Manor is now one of the most 
recognized in the State of Michigan.
  Seeking to meet the needs of the communities they serve, Marycrest 
Manor recently extended their ministry by opening a 60 unit facility 
specifically designed for self-sufficient senior citizens who seek a 
secure faith-based lifestyle. Plans are being made to open an assisted 
living facility, thus making Marycrest Manor a continuum of care 
campus.
  Mr. Speaker, for 50 years Marycrest Manor has stood as a tribute to 
the benevolent work of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph. As the 
facility celebrates this enormous milestone, it personifies a legacy of 
excellence, ingenuity and the empathetic spirit of the Franciscan 
Sisters and the Livonia community. Today, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Marycrest Manor and recognizing their years of 
loyal service to our community and country.

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