[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 41 (Thursday, March 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E456]
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       HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF WOMEN IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2003

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of women in community development. Women are key leaders in building 
quality, affordable housing and they are revitalizing their communities 
in the United States as well as internationally. The central role of 
women in any effective community development strategy, whether the goal 
is economic development, housing, education or health, has been well 
documented.
  The National Network of Women in Community Development, in 
partnership with women community development leaders from across the 
country are working to bring a collective voice to foster new policies 
and improve existing ones, which are more responsive to the housing and 
community development needs of women and children.
  On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the McAuley Institute, the 
only national nonprofit community development intermediary that focuses 
its resources on the housing and related needs of women and their 
families, I would like to recognize the vital role that women-led 
development organizations have played in creating housing across the 
country and in the restoration of communities.

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