[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 39 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
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          TRIBUTE TO THE FORT WORTH AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2001

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and congratulate 
the remarkable Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity for its efforts in 
transforming a neglected neighborhood into an area people are proud to 
call home.
  The Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity should be honored for 
building 27 modest wood-framed homes in the 45-block area last year and 
a total of 100 homes over the last nine years. This has provided the 
opportunity for renters to become first-time homebuyers who may not 
have the opportunity to do so otherwise. This group will also be 
recognized as a standout affiliate at the National Habitual Conference 
this April in Florida.
  I would also like to acknowledge Rev. Howard Caver of the World 
Missionary Baptist Church. His 70-member congregation raised funding 
for the group and put forth manpower in building the first half-dozen 
houses. The partnership between the World Missionary Baptist Church and 
the Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity has been very successful and 
has provided the community a great service.
  The Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity efforts and accomplishments 
does not stop at 100 houses. They plan to build 30 more houses this 
year. This is not an easy task, with finding available land and 
selecting families to live in the houses are among the group's toughest 
obstacles. However, the group expects this to be their best year yet 
and I have no doubt it will be.
  Once again, I am very proud to see the honorable work being 
accomplished in my district. The Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity 
has made so much progress in such a short amount of time and is 
continuing to contribute countless charitable hours. Thank you for 
everything you've done for the district, your work is appreciated.

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