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CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE

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On 2018-10-05, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE" in the House. The speech addressed immigration and also covered healthcare, trade policy.

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CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1372-E1373] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Friday, October 5, 2018 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate International Community Health Services (ICHS) on 45 years of dedicated service to the community. ICHS was founded in the 1970s when a group of advocates emphasized one of the City of Seattle's underserved populations. These advocates recognized elderly, low-income, Asian immigrants did not have a place where they could receive healthcare, and be properly informed about their health decisions. This small group of advocates, took it upon themselves to create change, and opened a small clinic--the Asian Community Health Clinic. They started this clinic with the goal of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to those who needed it. As the years went by, their small clinic grew both in size and in the range of services they offered, and changed its name to International Community Health Services. Today, ICHS is larger than ever, having expanded to provide dental care and a vision clinic. Not only have they expanded, but they have also stayed true [[Page E1373]] to their founding priorities, and offer healthcare services to an ever growing list of minority populations providing in-language medical services for elderly citizens in over 50 languages. ICHS reflects some of the best elements of our community. They took a problem that affected a large group of underserved people, and decided to take it upon themselves to work towards resolving it. Healthcare in this country is an area where there is still a lot of work to do. Good healthcare is still unattainable to many in this country which is why I am grateful to ICHS for making a difference in this area. This February marked the 45th anniversary of the founding of ICHS, and I look forward to hearing about the important work they do in the coming years. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize ICHS for their essential work in the 9th District and the surrounding area, and I wish them continued success in their mission. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1372-E1373] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ON 45 YEARS OF SERVICE ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Friday, October 5, 2018 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate International Community Health Services (ICHS) on 45 years of dedicated service to the community. ICHS was founded in the 1970s when a group of advocates emphasized one of the City of Seattle's underserved populations. These advocates recognized elderly, low-income, Asian immigrants did not have a place where they could receive healthcare, and be properly informed about their health decisions. This small group of advocates, took it upon themselves to create change, and opened a small clinic--the Asian Community Health Clinic. They started this clinic with the goal of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to those who needed it. As the years went by, their small clinic grew both in size and in the range of services they offered, and changed its name to International Community Health Services. Today, ICHS is larger than ever, having expanded to provide dental care and a vision clinic. Not only have they expanded, but they have also stayed true [[Page E1373]] to their founding priorities, and offer healthcare services to an ever growing list of minority populations providing in-language medical services for elderly citizens in over 50 languages. ICHS reflects some of the best elements of our community. They took a problem that affected a large group of underserved people, and decided to take it upon themselves to work towards resolving it. Healthcare in this country is an area where there is still a lot of work to do. Good healthcare is still unattainable to many in this country which is why I am grateful to ICHS for making a difference in this area. This February marked the 45th anniversary of the founding of ICHS, and I look forward to hearing about the important work they do in the coming years. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize ICHS for their essential work in the 9th District and the surrounding area, and I wish them continued success in their mission. ____________________