[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF PEGGY POSA

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and pay 
tribute to a remarkable woman from Michigan, Peggy Posa. Peggy is 
retiring after more than ten years of service as Executive Director of 
the Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS).
  Before Peggy Posa arrived, COTS was considered an important emergency 
shelter for homeless people in Detroit. By providing this service 
alone, COTS was a key part of the network of community organizations 
which serve underprivileged residents of Detroit. Under Peggy's 
leadership, however, COTS has grown to be considered one of Michigan's 
most respected providers of housing and comprehensive services for 
homeless people. She led COTS through an expansion and renovation of 
three shelter facilities; the creation of twenty-three units of 
permanent supportive housing for frail, elderly and mentally challenged 
individuals; the creation of three transitional housing programs; and 
the development of a variety of support services designed to assist 
people seeking to regain economic self-sufficiency and decent, 
affordable housing.
  Peggy Posa is widely admired as an innovative and tireless leader on 
issues related to the problem of homelessness. While she is retiring 
from her full time responsibilities, she has said that she will 
continue to be involved with COTS on a part time basis. I have no doubt 
that her colleagues and the people she serves are grateful for her 
continued dedication and support.
  Mr. President, Peggy Posa and COTS can take pride in the fact that 
they have truly succeeded in helping people to change their lives. I 
hope my colleagues will join me in saluting Peggy's commitment to her 
community and in wishing her well in her retirement.

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