[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8176-S8177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EDEN HOUSING

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize the 40th anniversary of Hayward-based Eden Housing, one of 
northern California's oldest and most esteemed nonprofit affordable 
housing developers and managers.
  In 1968 six community activists, troubled by the lack of affordable, 
nondiscriminatory housing throughout Alameda County founded Eden 
Housing. Over the last 40 years, Eden Housing has expanded its advocacy 
for affordable housing beyond Alameda County. Through the dedicated 
work of its staff, volunteers, and board of directors, Eden Housing has 
succeeded in creating nearly 5,000 affordable housing units that have 
provided homes to thousands of Californians. Throughout the last 40 
years, Eden Housing has grown to partner with 20 cities in 6 counties 
throughout California.
  Eden Housing has an outstanding commitment to providing low to 
moderate-income families and seniors, people with disabilities, the 
formerly homeless and first-time homeowners with affordable housing 
opportunities, social services and supportive programs. Eden Housing 
has received numerous awards for its work in quality affordable 
housing, including being named one of the Top 50 Affordable Housing 
Owners in the United States by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine in 
2007 and 2008.
  In 2006, Eden Housing was honored by the California Housing 
Consortium for its ``contribution to fostering the creation of 
affordable housing throughout California.'' The services and programs 
provided by Eden Housing offer those with limited incomes or 
disabilities, and potential first-time homeowners, the opportunity to 
turn the dream of quality affordable housing into a reality.
  I commend Eden Housing staff and volunteers for their many 
accomplishments over the last 40 years and I send

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my best wishes for many future successes over the next 40 
years.

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