[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS 
                                 MONTH

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                            HON. JOE GARCIA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 21, 2013

  Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize November as the 
Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Florida Keys Month.
  Twenty-nine years ago, VNA Hospice of the Florida Keys began 
providing specialized home health care services to the residents of 
Monroe County. Today, thanks to the organization's continued and 
dedicated service, it stands as a beacon in the home health care 
industry.
  The work they do is vital in empowering patients to live their lives 
fully and providing comfort in their time of need. Home health care 
services provide essential benefits to my community and those across 
the country. The VNA Hospice, for instance, has donated almost half a 
million dollars in charity care to residents in my district over the 
last two years alone. In celebration of November, Home Care and Hospice 
Month, I would like to extend my congratulations and sincere thanks to 
the VNA Hospice for 29 years of excellent service.

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