[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR EATON AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S ``HOUSE 
                     THAT CONGRESS BUILT'' PROJECT

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 1998

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a moment today 
to recognize the following caring and generous folks who, in one way or 
another, contributed to the Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity's ``House 
That Congress Built'' project in Charlotte, Michigan:
  Kebs, Inc., Larry Clark companies, Fannie Mae, Michigan State Housing 
Development Authority, Larry Bowen/Silk Screen Stuff, Construction 
Managers Jerry Lockman and Dan Christie/Christie Construction, Fulton 
Lumber, Wolohan Lumber, Dave and Lorraine Green, and Schultz, Snyder & 
Steele Lumber Co.
  Reliant/Care-free Windows, Lumbertown Citizens Lumber, Wickes Lumber, 
Fox Brothers Co., Kane Heating & Ventilation, Hedlund Plumbing, T.A. 
Gentry, Plumber Trent Mauk, B & D Electric, A-C Electric, and Drakes 
Insulation.
  Larry's Floor Covering & Paint Spot, Larry Ruyston, M.P.C. Cashway 
Lumber Co., Parker Built Homes, The Kitchen Shop, Consumers Energy, 
Williams Carpet, M & M Concrete, Concrete Cutting & Breaking, Inc., 
Crandell Bros., Trucking, and Gale Briggs, Inc.
  Builders Redi Mix, Ackerson & Son Excavating, Granger, GM Cleaning, 
Floyd Jewel & Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Lansing Automakers Federal 
Credit Union, Lansing Community Credit Union, Ann Garvey & the 
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Eaton County United Way, Greater Lansing 
Home Builders Association, and Pastor Fleming & Lawrence United 
Methodist Church.
  Pastor Hall-Neimann & Peace Lutheran Church, Leroy Hummel & City of 
Charlotte, Alro Steel, Mulvaney Building & Remodeling, Nolan, Thomsen, 
Villas & Sural, PC, Linda Rybicki, Felpausch Food Center, Quality 
Dairy, Carter's Food Center, Pizza Hut, Riedy's Pizza, and Little 
Ceasar's Pizza.
  These individuals made an invaluable investment in this home, 
neighborhood, Charlotte community, Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity, and 
perhaps most importantly, the lives of the new homeowners, Julie, 
Hailey and Skyler Hartig. I am proud to say we will dedicate the home 
this Sunday, December 20, 1998, at 3 p.m., just in time for the family 
to move into their new home for the holidays.
  The Honorable Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, perhaps summed it 
up best when we kicked off the ``House that Congress Built'' project 
last year, ``When you help a family grow, as well as build a house . . 
. when you watch the sense of ownership . . . you understand why this 
is a great program.''
  Many of my colleagues have been involved in the construction of a 
Habitat for Humanity home. This year, I was privileged to lend my 
support to three houses in my district, but never could have helped 
build these homes without this support, assistance and generosity. 
Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child 
should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live, grow and raise 
their families. Because of the contributions of the above-mentioned 
individuals, churches, businesses and organizations, Julie and her 
children, Hailey and Skyler, now have such a place to call home.
  My wife Bonnie and I thank all of these wonderful people who played 
an integral role in building the Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity's 
``House That Congress Built,'' at 521 Monroe, Charlotte.

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