[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1828]
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                     HONORING GEORGIA HOUSING WEEK

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, today marks the end of Public Housing Week 
in the State of Georgia. I would like to commend those who work hard 
every day to ensure that our fellow Georgians have safe and affordable 
housing. The following proclamation was issued at the Capitol building 
in Atlanta, Georgia last week, and I would like to submit it for the 
Record.

                              Proclamation

       The Federal Public Housing Program was initiated under the 
     U.S. Housing Act of 1937 as part of the Nation's New Deal 
     Initiative, and has provided housing for millions of 
     Americans since the outset of this program.
       Georgia, being the first State in the Nation to construct 
     Public Housing for its citizens under the Federal Public 
     Housing Program, continues to be a leader of this industry 
     and recognized across the country for its excellence in 
     providing decent, safe, and affordable housing for Georgia's 
     citizens.
       The Georgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment 
     Authorities and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development work in partnership to provide public housing for 
     over 110,000 families in the State of Georgia, as well as 
     local jobs, economic opportunity, family services, and 
     neighborhood revitalization for the majority of Georgia 
     cities through their local housing authorities.
       Governor Sonny Perdue of the State of Georgia proclaims 
     September 19th through the 26th as Public Housing Week in 
     Georgia. I encourage all citizens to express their 
     appreciation for the commitment and the service of those in 
     the Public Housing Industry within the State of Georgia.

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