[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 11, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              HOUSING HOPE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 21, 1997, the gentleman from Washington [Mr. Metcalf] is 
recognized during morning hour debates for 1 minute.
  Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, Housing Hope is an organization founded in 
1987 by a consortium of churches concerned about homelessness. From its 
humble beginnings 10 years ago, it has now become a leader in providing 
affordable housing to homeless families in Everett, WA, in my district.
  Workingcooperativelywithchurches, labor unions, banks, corporations, 
and government agencies, Housing Hope has launched a $3.2 million 
housing development to provide transitional shelter for the homeless, 
child care facilities, and permanent homes for low-income families. 
This public-private partnership is a model for the rest of the Nation.
  In 1995, for their volunteer efforts on Housing Hope, I nominated 
members of a union in my district for an award. I am gratified that the 
President saw the vision Housing Hope is building and presented the 
union with a Presidential Point-of-Light Award.

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