[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1483]
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                HONORING REDWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the 20th Anniversary of Redwood Community Action Agency in Eureka, 
California. Since its establishment in 1980, RCAA has lead the way in 
serving Humboldt County's low- and moderate-income residents. The 
agency has developed programs to help people become more self-
sufficient and to improve their own lives. Over the years tens of 
thousands of individuals have received assistance and in return given 
back to our community.
  Redwood Community Action Agency has successfully competed for grant 
funds to create jobs, provide affordable housing, assist with housing 
rehabilitation and improve the environment. They have provided 
emergency shelter for the homeless, job training and employment 
readiness programs, as well as crisis intervention for Humboldt County 
youth and their families. Through their commitment, expertise, and 
diligence, they have brought over $75 million into our community over 
the past twenty years.
  Redwood Community Action Agency is an extraordinary example of 
success. Through their collaboration with other organizations and 
governmental entities they identify human and environmental needs, work 
to improve current services, and seize every opportunity to serve low 
and moderate-income people in our region.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we honor the accomplishments of 
the Redwood Community Action Agency and their success in improving the 
lives of so many in Humboldt County, California.

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