[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 185 (Thursday, December 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING BETTY SALTER FOR RECEIVING THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 
                INTERNATIONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Betty 
Salter upon being awarded the Habitat for Humanity International 
Lifetime Achievement Award. Betty has dedicated her life to serving 
others, and I am proud to honor her service and commitment to the 
community.
  Betty Salter is one of the founders of the Pensacola Habitat for 
Humanity and has served on the Board of Directors for 28 years. In the 
early years of the Pensacola affiliate, Betty served as chairman of the 
Family Selection Committee. In the late 1980's, when the affiliate 
could not afford to hire a director, she answered the call and 
volunteered as the Executive Director of Pensacola Habitat. Twenty 
years later, Betty remains the volunteer Executive Director. She and 
her husband James, also a volunteer, work six days a week building 
houses for low income families.
  When Betty took over as Executive Director, the Pensacola Habitat for 
Humanity had built a total of four homes. Five years later, under 
Betty's leadership, house production jumped to twenty per year. Today, 
the affiliate builds between 55 and 60 homes each year. Betty's 
enthusiasm, energy, and generosity have motivated thousands of 
volunteers in our community to donate their time and their money in 
support of Habitat for Humanity. In 2004 and 2005, Betty helped lead 
the Pensacola affiliate through Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis, making sure 
projects continued as scheduled.
  In addition to her service with Habitat for Humanity, Betty has been 
dedicated to all forms of housing assistance over the years. She served 
on the Board of Directors for Methodist Homes of Alabama and West 
Florida. She also served on the Board of the Children's Services Center 
for over twenty years. Betty has been awarded numerous honors over the 
years from many charity organizations. This year, Habitat for Humanity 
chose Betty as one of only four volunteers to award the first Habitat 
for Humanity International Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored 
to recognize Betty Salter for her service to the people of Northwest 
Florida. She is a dedicated community servant who has sacrificed so 
much for others in need. My wife Vicki and I wish all the best for 
continued success to Betty and her husband James, children Gail and 
Jane, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and entire extended family.

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