[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5356]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED EMPLOYEES OF HOPE CREEK CARE CENTER IN EAST 
                            MOLINE, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
employees at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, Illinois.
  The devoted staff of Hope Creek, members of AFSCME Local 2371, are a 
special group who are often regarded as extended family members to the 
residents and their loved ones. They don't do what they do for the 
money. The employees there genuinely care about the people.
  Some of the more prominent residents who continue to benefit from the 
excellent care that Hope Creek provides include former U.S. Congressman 
Lane Evans and former Rock Island County State's Attorney Marshall 
Douglas, Sr. But make no mistake, everyone who lives there receives the 
same first-rate care and services.
  Hope Creek, a publicly owned nursing home, is currently facing a 
possible sale by the county board to a private corporation. Whatever 
the outcome, I hope that the same standard of excellence that Hope 
Creek is known for continues, and that starts with the quality staff.
  Mr. Speaker, I am glad to know that first-rate facilities such as 
these exist, and I want to thank the wonderful staff for their 
contributions to our community.

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