[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 121 (Thursday, September 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE APPOINTMENT OF JIM MORGO AS SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF 
                          ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2004

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim Morgo, who has 
exceptionally served the people of Long Island, as an affordable 
housing advocate. I also wish to congratulate him on his appointment as 
the Commissioner of Economic Development for Suffolk County. Jim has 
served as the President of the Long Island Housing Partnership for over 
17 years. During this time, he has become Long Island's leading voice 
in support of both the preservation and production of housing for our 
region's working families.
  The Long Island Housing Partnership LIHP is a private, not-for-profit 
organization created by Long Island's business, religious, educational 
and professional leaders to address the region's growing housing 
crisis. This partnership is dedicated to providing housing 
opportunities for those who could not otherwise afford decent and safe 
housing. The LIHP realizes its purpose through mortgage counseling, 
housing development, and promotion of affordable ownership and rental 
units for low and moderate income Long Islanders. Created in 1988, Jim 
Morgo was it's first President and he played a critical role in placing 
the LIHP at the forefront of all of the area's debates affecting 
affordable housing and community development.
  It is impossible to measure the number of families Jim Morgo has 
helped and lives he has touched as he worked to develop affordable 
homes, and create new and innovative ways to enable working families to 
achieve the dream of homeownership.
  I am sure that in his new role, Commissioner Morgo will continue to 
find creative means to help low-income families achieve the dream of 
homeownership, help our young families purchase their first home in the 
neighborhood where they grew up, and expand community development 
opportunities for the entire Suffolk County Community. I congratulate 
him on his appointment, thank him for his service, and look forward to 
working with him in the years to come.

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