[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13635]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED LABOR AGENCY OF NEVADA

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 20th 
anniversary of the United Labor Agency of Nevada.
  Since it was established in a joint venture with United Way of 
Southern Nevada and Nevada State AFL-CIO in 1995, the United Labor 
Agency of Nevada, ULAN, has been assisting Nevada families who are 
experiencing unexpected crises. Whether it be job loss or a medical 
emergency, ULAN provides individuals and families throughout our 
community with assistance so they may have access to vital resources, 
such as housing and nutrition, during their time of need. ULAN also 
offers guidance to those battling hardship to prepare plans for long-
term self-sufficiency and financial stability. These imperative 
services have made a lasting impact on Nevadans, and the benefits of 
ULAN's services are felt across the Silver State.
  ULAN began as a small dream, with only Audrey Arnold and $30,000 to 
help the community. Under Ms. Arnold's steadfast leadership, ULAN has 
grown into a $2 million organization. Today, Ms. Arnold and her 
dedicated staff and volunteers are now able to provide a one-stop shop 
for those experiencing hardship. By offering immediate housing, 
nutrition, job outreach, and financial counseling services, the 
organization works to prevent financial situations from becoming worse 
and helps individuals and families transition to living within their 
means on a new reduced income through federal programs and other 
resources. This two-pronged approach has had a remarkable effect on 
countless families over the past 20 years.
  I applaud ULAN on their decades of dedicated public service and 
extend my best wishes for much continued success.

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