[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
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       IN RECOGNIGNITION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MILLARD FULLER

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask the 
attention of the House today to pay recognition to the life and legacy 
of Mr. Millard Fuller, and his steadfast service in giving back to the 
world.
  Mr. Fuller was born in Lanett, Alabama. As many folks know, he 
dedicated his life to serving others through his Christian housing 
ministries, Habitat for Humanity, which built 200,000 homes in 100 
countries, and later The Fuller Center for Housing. In recognition of 
his lifelong service, in 1996, Mr. Fuller was awarded the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom by President Clinton.
  Mr. Fuller passed away on February 3rd 2009, at the age of 74. On 
March 14, 2009, a celebration of his life will be held at Ebenezer 
Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
  I am honored to recognize this inspirational philanthropist who spent 
his lifetime helping others in need. It is my hope his memory will 
serve as an example of how we all should live.

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