[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 143 (Thursday, November 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2065]
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   CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES REV. DAVID H. McALPIN, JR., FOR HIS 
                        SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 2000

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I today pay tribute to an individual who, 
throughout his long and distinguished career has been tireless in his 
efforts to help the people of central New Jersey and the Nation. This 
Friday, November 3, Rev. David H. McAlpin, Jr., is being honored as he 
steps down as president of the Trenton Area Habitat for Humanity. I 
want to take this moment to thank him and Habitat for Humanity for 
their long service to the Nation and its needs.
  We are all very familiar with the fine work that the Habitat for 
Humanity does in providing affordable housing and creating safe, self-
sustaining communities. Habitat has built over 61,000 houses throughout 
the world for needy families. Their programs are a classic example of 
providing opportunities for deserving Americans, through their selling 
of completed houses with no-interest mortgages to families who complete 
500 hours of work hours or ``sweat equity,'' earned through 
participating in other building projects.
  Reverend McAlpin, as president of the Trenton Area Habitat for 
Humanity, has worked with over 2,000 committed volunteers to provide 
decent housing for all low-income central New Jersey residents. Since 
its inception in 1986, Trenton Area Habitat has completed 39 houses in 
the Trenton and Princeton areas. I join with the people of central New 
Jersey, and the nation in congratulating him on his fine efforts and 
the work of Habitat for Humanity. His example shows us all what the 
American people can be capable of if they all come together to solve 
the Nation's problems.
  Reverend McAlpin is truly a remarkable citizen who sets an example 
for us all. I urge all my colleagues to join me in recognizing his 
dedication to our community and the needs of our Nation.

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