[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO OAK KNOLL VILLA AND THE RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2012

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Oak Knoll Villa Apartments in my district in San Antonio. 
Oak Knoll Villa is a member of the Retirement Housing Foundation, and 
they will join in celebrating the foundation's 50 years of service to 
the community on March 13, 2012.
  The Retirement Housing Foundation is a non-profit organization of 159 
communities in 24 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands, providing housing and services to more than 17,000 
older adults, low income families, and persons with disabilities.
  Throughout the past 50 years the foundation has fostered an 
environment in which team members work to make life better for 
thousands of San Antonians. This pinnacle achievement speaks to both 
the past laurels and future service of Oak Knoll Villa. Oak Knoll Villa 
strives to provide all persons with quality, affordable housing so that 
San Antonio families do not have to sacrifice paying the rent for other 
basic necessities.
  The noble mission of the Retirement Housing Foundation is as 
important today as it was 50 years ago. Its impact on our communities 
cannot be understated. I would again ask you to congratulate Oak Knoll 
Villa and the Retirement Housing Foundation on their 50 years of 
fostering and ensuring that low-income families and individuals.

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