[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E771-E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PROVIDING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 1997

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and 
dedication of Restoration Ministries, a nonprofit community and faith 
based organization located in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL. This 
organization provides hope and opportunity in a way unmatched by any 
other.
  Tonight they celebrate their 10th anniversary. They began in 1987 
with the grand opening of Harvey House in South Holland, IL.

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The organization, founded by just two churches, now boasts an expanded 
membership of many churches and local businesses.
  Their commitment to impact lives in ways that will help restore hope 
to the people and bring lasting change to the community should be given 
the highest commendation.
  The mission of Restoration Ministries is to pull together the 
resources of individuals, churches, organizations, the private sector, 
and the government to assist every segment of the population from 
infants to senior citizens.
  On a day when our Nation's leaders are asking the people of this 
country to make serving their community a core value of citizenship, 
honoring this organization is both timely and appropriate.
  Restoration Ministries is an organization that has greatly benefited 
and enlightened our community. Their commitment, hard work, and 
dedication deserves the highest acclaim not only today but every day.

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