[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 708 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 708

      Recognizing the centennial of Christopher House in Chicago.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 2, 2006

Mr. Gutierrez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Recognizing the centennial of Christopher House in Chicago.

Whereas in 1906, the First Presbyterian Church of Evanston founded Christopher 
        House as a settlement house on Chicago's north side that over a century 
        has grown in response to the needs of people in its community;
Whereas Christopher House is a catalyst for strengthening and empowering low-
        income children and their families by providing a web of support that 
        helps families become self-sufficient and resilient and communities 
        become stronger;
Whereas Christopher House served 1,200 individuals in the first year of 
        operation, with an annual budget of $4,612 and now serves about 3,500 
        children and families with an annual budget of $7,700,000;
Whereas Christopher House has always welcomed and supported new immigrants, 
        contributing to Chicago's proud tradition as a city of immigrants;
Whereas today Christopher House is a seven-site family resource center that 
        helps families overcome the consequences of poverty, enabling them to 
        thrive;
Whereas through early childhood and youth development, parent enrichment, 
        literacy, counseling, pregnant and parenting teen support, and the 
        meeting of basic human needs, Christopher House is a catalyst in the 
        journey of families towards stability, resiliency, and self-sufficiency; 
        and
Whereas 2006 is Christopher House's Centennial Year that will be marked by a 
        number of celebrations, including a Centennial Kick-Off Open House, the 
        Centennial Gala, the Annual Fall Fest, the Annual Holiday Adopt-a-Family 
        program, and Food Walk: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) applauds Christopher House for a century of 
        contributions to people in need throughout Chicago;
            (2) recognizes the past and current employees, Board of 
        Directors, volunteers, and donors for their dedication of time, 
        money, and resources to Christopher House; and
            (3) congratulates Christopher House on the occasion of its 
        centennial celebration for enriching and improving the lives of 
        Chicagoans for 100 years and looks forward to many more years 
        of its services.
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