congressional_record: CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgE2180
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| CREC-2004-12-07-pt1-PgE2180 | 2004-12-07 | 108 | 2 | 150 | TRIBUTE TO EPWORTH MANOR | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2180 | E2180 | [{"name": "Bill Shuster", "role": "speaking"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. E2180 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO EPWORTH MANOR ______ HON. BILL SHUSTER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Epworth Manor for its service to the community, and to congratulate all those involved with the facility on its celebration of 85 years in operation. Throughout this nation's history, taking care of the elderly has never been more critical to our progress than it is now. With so many citizens reaching the age of retirement while having the ability to live longer due to advances in medical science, the services that care centers provide have become vital to a community's subsistence. The legacy of consistent service that the Manor as built throughout the last 85 years has helped to earn people's trust, making them more willing to seek medical help when in need. Facilities like Epworth Manor allow a region to thrive because of the assurance that quality health care is available, and its impact has been invaluable. Established in 1919 when the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church purchased the S.S. Blair Mansion, the facility, formerly known as the Methodist Home for the Aged, initially housed fourteen residents. After numerous expansions, extensive remodeling, and investment in new technology, Epworth Manor has expanded into a 144-bed comprehensive health care facility. Epworth Manor has demonstrated an unyielding enthusiasm and care for the public which it serves, and its employees have worked diligently throughout its tenure, instilling a sense of pride and comfort into the area's citizens. The center has not only enriched the lives of its residents, but of those in the surrounding communities who have undoubtedly benefitted from the outstanding service that they have repeatedly provided. For its incomparable generosity, service to the community, and unabated commitment to excellence, Epworth Manor deserves the highest recognition. The center continues to grow and maintain a high level of quality, providing an example that all businesses should follow. I congratulate Epworth Manor on its 85th anniversary and eagerly await its future progress. ____________________ |