[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE TULARE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to the Tulare 
County Housing Authority in central California. This agency has done an 
outstanding job of managing their housing units, implementing the 
Moving to Work program, and empowering low-income families to be self-
sufficient.
  By way of background, the Tulare County Housing Authority was 
established in 1945 with their first major project being the 
development of housing for returning World War II Veterans and their 
families. Currently, the Tulare County Housing Authority is managing 
and administering 5,000 units for families, seniors, and the disabled. 
It is quite clear that the Tulare County Housing Authority has 
established a solid reputation for providing safe, affordable housing 
for low income people.
  In fact, the Tulare County Housing Authority is performing so well 
that their Board of Commissioners has made the decision to return their 
operating subsidies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
for Fiscal Year 2007. It goes to show that a Housing Authority, that 
pays attention to rent structures and operating costs, can not only 
enhance the lives of those directly participating, but also benefit 
taxpayers by operating independent of federal subsidies.
  I commend the Tulare County Housing Authority and their Board of 
Commissioners for their efficient management and sound business 
practices.

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