[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11009]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


            HONORING COMMUNITY BRIDGES OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2017

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 40th anniversary of 
Community Bridges of Santa Cruz County, which has acted as a catalyst 
for a brighter future by opening doors, offering hope, and providing a 
hand up to the people of Santa Cruz County, California, since 1977.
  Community Bridges' family of ten vital programs meets the needs of 
more than 22,000 children, families and seniors each year. Its programs 
empower seniors to live with independence and dignity, increase access 
to medical care and good nutrition, and provide education and family 
support.
  Throughout the years, Community Bridges has helped launch more than 
ten nonprofit programs, saved five from closing their doors, and 
provided leadership to countless community initiatives. Every day, they 
work collaboratively to build on the safety net in our community and 
discover solutions to emerging issues across a broad spectrum of 
stakeholders. Community Bridges effectively engages a broad base of 
support to carry on their important mission that touches every part of 
our community for the benefit of all who live and work here.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Community Bridges for 40 
years of strengthening our diverse community by providing innovative 
human services.

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