[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17025]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         TO RECOGNIZE THE WOODS SERVICES' 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 100 
years of committed dedication by Woods Services to children, adults and 
families affected by developmental disabilities.
  Founded in 1913 by Philadelphia school teacher Mollie Woods, the 
organization has worked for the last century to advance the quality of 
life and the standard of care for individuals with disabilities--a 
cause worth acknowledgment each day, but especially on this monumental 
anniversary. Today, Woods offers exceptional and experienced care for 
those with autism, brain injuries, learning disabilities and emotional 
and behavioral challenges.
  The loyal staff at Woods provides a vital service in our community, 
and a remarkably important role in the life and development of those 
they care for. I am honored to represent those who do such important 
work at Wood, and wish them continued success in the next 100 years.

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