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Charles Rangel: “Today I want to commend the people who operate a company called Shares, Inc., in Shelbyville. It is an operation which…”

On the recordJuly 25, 1996
Today I want to commend the people who operate a company called Shares, Inc., in Shelbyville. It is an operation which employs and helps 300 handicapped, disabled, and mentally retarded individuals. Dick Fero, who is a good friend of mine, brought me to Shares and toured me through the plant over 3 years ago, and I was impressed with the vast resources made available to help these people who have special needs in Rush and Shelby Counties, everything from transportation, recreation, counseling, adult education, and speech therapy.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Commending Shares, Inc. for its support of individuals with disabilities during a speech.

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