Mr. Schiff: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Glendale Association for the Retarded for 50 years of outstanding service to the Glendale community.
Since 1954, the Glendale Association for the Retarded has provided exceptional services to persons with developmental disabilities. Over the years, GAR has met the changing needs of men and women from the time they were in grade school to their retirement years. The progress that individuals have made as a result of their time spent with GAR is incredible. Some of those who have participated in GAR's programs as youngsters now live in group homes, have jobs, and participate in community activities.
Today, the Association serves 63 adults with vocational training, job placement, adult living skills instruction, recreational activities, residential placement, and a community integration program. Individuals are integrated into the community by competitive employment placements. Work opportunities are offered in the areas of mailings, assembly, recycling, collating, and packaging or by work crews at business sites. GAR provides a comfortable, secure, and loving atmosphere while helping residents develop living skills that will aid them to become more productive and independent.
I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating the Glendale Association for the Retarded on 50 years of exemplary public service, and for its immense commitment to the empowerment and success of the City of Glendale and its residents.