[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 139 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NEW JERSEY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2005

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Morris Habitat 
for Humanity of New Jersey, a vibrant organization I am proud to 
represent. On October 29, 2005 the Board of Directors celebrates its 
Twentieth Anniversary.
  Through both volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, 
Morris Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates houses in 
partnership with families in need. Hundreds of volunteers and partner 
families have allowed Morris Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable 
homeownership opportunities to low income families. There is no profit 
added to the sale price of the home and mortgage payments are returned 
to a revolving fund that is used to build more houses.
  Morris Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1985 when a group of local 
residents traveled to New York City to hear former President Jimmy 
Carter and Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity 
International, speak at the first Jimmy Carter Work Project. The group 
returned and incorporated Morris Habitat for Humanity as a charitable 
nonprofit that same year, attaining, affiliate status in 1986.
  Since its formation, Morris Habitat for Humanity has completed 26 
homes in seven municipalities throughout the 11th Congressional 
District. The hard work and efforts donated by private corporations, 
non-profit organizations, local governing officials, schools, and 
citizens with whom Morris Habitat has built partnerships have 
contributed to the benefit of more than 110 individuals of which 70 are 
children.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the members of Morris Habitat for Humanity on the 
celebration of its 20 years of service to the Morris County area. 
Special praise is due to their dedicated staff and active volunteers 
who work cooperatively to provide affordable housing to families in 
need.

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