Recognizing the Ruth M. Smith Center

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield, Pennsylvania, for 100 years of service to their community.

The Ruth M. Smith Center has been supporting the community of Sheffield since 1922 when the Smith family gave their home to the Women's Society of Christian Service. Since then, the home has served as an orphanage, a daycare preschool, and as a personal care home for adults with intellectual and physical impairments as well as older adults.

The center is a staple of the Sheffield community as it continues to provide support and assistance to those who need care beyond the basic necessities of food and shelter.

As a nonprofit association, the Ruth M. Smith Center is able to support those who cannot afford the costs of care through donations by individuals, churches, and State grants.

Madam Speaker, the Ruth M. Smith Center is a testament to the power of community groups to uplift those most in need of support. It is a privilege to congratulate them on their continued service to Sheffield, Pennsylvania.

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