RELEASE: February 22, 2005

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New Lisbon – Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner James M. Davy and NJ Lottery Acting Executive Director, William T. Jourdain today recognized New Lisbon Developmental Center residents Donatier Smith and Robert Caywood for their participation in Lottery's “More” video.

FY'04 Lottery sales translated into more than $793 million in funding for DHS, community colleges, Governor's School, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture School Nutrition programs, and the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf. DHS received more than $281 million for the operation of developmental centers and state psychiatric hospitals.

“We are very grateful for Lottery's support,” said Commissioner Davy, “People living in both our developmental centers and state psychiatric hospitals benefit from their very generous contribution.”

The video, currently airing on New Jersey Network, touts Lottery's support for state agencies and public facilities like New Lisbon Developmental Center . The video also highlights the many beneficiaries of this contribution which include people with developmental disabilities.

“When someone buys a lottery ticket in our state, everyone benefits: players and non-players alike,” said Jourdain. “It's very gratifying to see first-hand how revenue generated from lottery sales has helped Commissioner Davy and the Department of Human Services improve the quality of life for residents of our state.”

New Lisbon Developmental Center is one of seven developmental centers within the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities. New Lisbon serves approximately 540 people with developmental disabilities.

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