[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2298-E2299]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING RAYMOND HATTER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Raymond Hatter, as 
he retired from his position as Executive Director of Salem Housing 
Community Development Corporation. An open house was held in his honor 
on November 7, 2008 in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.
  For the past 14 years, Raymond Hatter has provided leadership to the 
Salem Housing organization. He has reinforced the Salem Housing 
commitment to provide safe, affordable housing for limited income 
families and to support families through education, property 
management, and economic development. During his tenure, Salem Housing 
has developed relationships with economic development organizations, 
the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, the Genesee County Land Bank 
Authority, and community groups in an effort to bring re-investment 
into City of Flint neighborhoods. Mr. Hatter's vision became reality 
when the area of Wood Street, M.L. King Avenue and Garland Street was 
cleared, cared for and became the Metawanenee Hills neighborhood. At a 
cost of 4 million dollars the 24 new homes provide affordable, safe and 
energy efficient housing to families.
  In addition to his work revitalizing neighborhoods, Mr. Hatter is a 
member of the Flint Board of Education, the Co-Chairperson of the 
University of Michigan-Flint University Outreach Department, Advisory 
Council Member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, Board 
Member of the Mass Transportation Authority Board of Directors, Board 
Member of the City of Flint Zoning Board of Appeals, and a Reader 
Representative of the

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Flint Journal's Editorial Board. His work as Co-Chairperson of the City 
of Flint ``Fifty Year Master Plan'' Planning Committee guided the 
drawing up of comprehensive community development plans for the City.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me and 
applaud the work of Raymond Hatter. His foresight with Salem Housing 
Community Development Corporation has laid the groundwork for thriving, 
vibrant neighborhoods to take root in the City of Flint and his 
leadership has transformed the lives of numerous families.

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