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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES

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On 2025-04-30, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES" in the House.

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES ______ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize United Disabilities Services for their 60th anniversary. Founded in 1965, United Disabilities Services is one of the leading disability services providers in Pennsylvania helping older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans lead more independent and fulfilling lives. What began as United Cerebral Palsy of Lancaster County in 1965, has since expanded its scope to include personal care and care management services, adult enrichment programs, and the modification of homes and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs. Additionally, their advocacy for the inclusion of people with disabilities, their training and placement of service dogs across our communities and schools, and--on a lighter note--their popular puppy calendars have all extended their reach beyond the individuals and families they directly serve. Today, United Disabilities Services employs hundreds of individuals and touches the lives of 20,000 people each year. Though headquartered in Lancaster County, UDS serves over 50 counties in Pennsylvania as well as nearby states. As UDS celebrates 60 years of service, I would like to thank the organization and its employees for everything that they do. Their selfless efforts have made Pennsylvania's 11th District a better place for all. ____________________

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES ______ HON. LLOYD SMUCKER of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate and recognize United Disabilities Services for their 60th anniversary. Founded in 1965, United Disabilities Services is one of the leading disability services providers in Pennsylvania helping older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans lead more independent and fulfilling lives. What began as United Cerebral Palsy of Lancaster County in 1965, has since expanded its scope to include personal care and care management services, adult enrichment programs, and the modification of homes and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs. Additionally, their advocacy for the inclusion of people with disabilities, their training and placement of service dogs across our communities and schools, and--on a lighter note--their popular puppy calendars have all extended their reach beyond the individuals and families they directly serve. Today, United Disabilities Services employs hundreds of individuals and touches the lives of 20,000 people each year. Though headquartered in Lancaster County, UDS serves over 50 counties in Pennsylvania as well as nearby states. As UDS celebrates 60 years of service, I would like to thank the organization and its employees for everything that they do. Their selfless efforts have made Pennsylvania's 11th District a better place for all. ____________________