[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
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   CONGRATULATING RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER SUSAN HAIGH AS THE NEW 
         EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Ramsey County Commissioner Susan Haigh on being named the new Executive 
Director of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Ms. Haigh will assume 
this new position after she leaves her seat on the County Board on 
February 1st.
  For the past ten years, Commissioner Haigh served on the Ramsey 
County Board, championing affordable housing and improving the quality 
of life for the families of Ramsey County. Currently she chairs the 
Board's Human Services and Workforce Solutions Committee where she has 
advocated for families throughout Ramsey County. Before serving in her 
elected office, Haigh worked in the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, 
serving as chief legal counsel to the County Board, chief deputy 
prosecutor and managing attorney.
  Throughout her years of service, Commissioner Haigh has put the 
families of Ramsey County first. As county commissioner, Ms. Haigh led 
the creation of the Housing Endowment Fund, a $5 million incentive 
program to spur construction of affordable rental housing. This kind of 
valuable experience will help Twin Cities Habitat address the 
increasing challenges of affordable housing development.
  Commissioner Haigh brings fresh vision and wisdom of experience to 
Habitat for Humanity. I have had the privilege of working with her, and 
I know that she is deeply committed to affordable housing issues. Ms. 
Haigh believes in Habitat's mission of helping to build strong homes 
and strong families.
  Over the years, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has helped nearly 
600 families become owners of quality, affordable housing. I am 
confident that Ms. Haigh will continue this record of success.
  It has been a privilege to work with Sue, and I wish her the best of 
luck on her new position.

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