[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING TEAM INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2015

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
join the communities of the Lower Naugatuck Valley in extending my 
sincere congratulations to TEAM, Inc. as they celebrate their 50th 
Anniversary--a special milestone for this outstanding organization.
  Guided by the mission to connect individuals and families with 
solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full 
participation in the community, over the course of the last five 
decades TEAM, Inc. has diligently worked to provide programs and 
services to those most in need. From Meals on Wheels for seniors to 
Head Start programs for children, from energy assistance to eviction 
prevention and security deposit assistance, and from financial 
education workshops and employment services to their annual holiday toy 
drive, as the needs of those they serve have changed, TEAM Inc. has 
expanded their work to provide their clients with skills and resources 
they need to succeed and thrive.
  TEAM, Inc. works with individuals and families in times of crisis and 
stressful life changes. People of all ages turn to them for help with 
things ranging from basic needs and relief during a crisis to support 
in making long term changes in their lives. I want to extend a special 
note of thanks to all of the staff and administration of TEAM, Inc. 
whose hard work and contributions have strengthened the organization 
and advanced their mission. It takes a special combination of 
compassion and dedication to provide the myriad of programs and 
services at TEAM, Inc. The staff and administrators possess those 
unique qualities and through their efforts make a real difference in 
the lives of others.
  I have had many opportunities to work with TEAM, Inc. and always find 
myself in awe of the scope of work they undertake every day. In their 
50-year history, TEAM, Inc. has touched the lives of thousands, 
bringing the most precious of gifts--that of hope. There is no greater 
gift that we can provide to our fellow citizens. I am proud to stand 
today and extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone at TEAM, Inc. 
on this very special occasion and wish them all the best for many more 
years of success.

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