[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 112 (Friday, July 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1506-E1507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO BEYOND HOUSING IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PAGEDALE COMMUNITY 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2007

  Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I am honored to rise today in celebration of 
the efforts and improvements achieved by the Pagedale Community 
Association in association with Beyond Housing in the city of Pagedale.
  Since 1980, Beyond Housing has assisted many St. Louisans in the 1st 
Congressional district. Beyond Housing has sought to provide affordable 
housing, propagate home ownership, and help low-economic families 
achieve stability. Beyond Housing has used their history of beneficial 
rehabilitation for St. Louis citizens to support the PCA and re-
building efforts in the city of Pagedale.

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  The newly created Pagedale Community Association (PCA) has made many 
fruitful, laudable efforts over a small period of time. The PCA has 
assisted Beyond Housing in providing some 100+ homes for the residents 
of the 1st Congressional district of Missouri in Pagedale. Along with 
providing homes, the PCA has established a community center with 
multiple functions that each assist in community growth.
  I am thrilled with the progress that has been made in Pagedale and 
excited for the years and further progression to come. The initiative 
taken by the residents of Pagedale is admirable and the economic 
development, incredible. Along with commending Beyond Housing and the 
PCA, I would like to thank St. Louis County for their financial 
interest in the projects in Pagedale. I am happy to see Missouri 
residents coming together to help one another.
  I truly extend my gratitude and support to the Pagedale Community 
Association and Beyond Housing in St. Louis, Missouri. It is my 
pleasure to commend them on their excellent work in my district and 
beyond. I hope their progress continues.

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