March 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 45 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING COBYS FAMILY SERVICES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2020

  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank COBYS 
Family Services for their 40th Anniversary in service to our community.
  Originally founded as Church of the Brethren Youth Services (COBYS) 
by the Atlantic Northeast District of the Church of the Brethren in 
1980 as a teen foster care program, their organization has grown to 
offer a number of services including: foster care, adoption, counseling 
and family life education services to children, adults and families 
throughout the region.
  Last year alone, COBYS assisted 300 families with adoption services, 
provided 6,000 hours of therapy to clients, and educated over 1,500 
children, youth and adults in their Family Life workshops and programs. 
These programs fulfill their mission, which is: Motivated by Christian 
faith, COBYS Family Services educates, supports, and empowers children 
and adults to reach their full potential.
  The staff of COBYS Family Services have made and continue to make an 
incredible positive impact on the communities which I represent. I 
thank and congratulate them on their 40th Anniversary and look forward 
to seeing their great work continue in the next 40 years and beyond.

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