[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MARKET STREET MISSION

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2009

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Market 
Street Mission in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, a vibrant 
community I am proud to represent. On March 18, 2009, the good citizens 
of New Jersey will celebrate the Market Street Mission's 120th 
Anniversary.
  The aim of the Market Street Mission is to assist those who are 
``homeless, helpless and hopeless'' in northern New Jersey, through 
physical, emotional, and spiritual support that will guide them toward 
responsible and productive lives. The Market Street Mission is an 
experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight 
alcoholism, drug abuse, and homelessness in the Northern New Jersey 
Area. We need the Market Street Mission and more places like it.
  The Market Street Mission was established in 1889 by the Reverend Dr. 
F.W. Owen and his wife, Mrs. Louisa Graves Owen, as a residential 
program for alcoholic husbands in the Morristown area. With support 
from the South Street Presbyterian Church, the Mission provided meals, 
lodging, clothing, and temporary employment for homeless men. Over the 
years, the Market Street Mission has grown in scope and size.
  During the Great Depression, the Market Street Mission ended its 
affiliation with the Presbyterian Church and added the ``Industrial 
Department,'' a self-supporting thrift store that provided jobs during 
difficult economic times. Today, residents of the Mission work at the 
Industrial Department as part of the successful ``New Reality of 
Recovery'' program. The Market Street Mission also has an Emergency 
Assistance program that provides meals and lodging for disadvantaged 
men, women, and children.
  Led by Executive Director G. David Scott, the Market Street Mission 
continues to offer indispensable support and rehabilitation to those in 
need.
  Madam Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Market Street Mission, as well as G. David Scott, on 
the celebration of 120 years serving the people of Northern New Jersey.

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