[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEIGHBOR WORKS 
                 HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER SACRAMENTO REGION

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the NeighborWorks 
HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region and its employees as they 
celebrate their 25th anniversary. NeighborWorks is a nonprofit 
organization committed to improving the Sacramento community by 
increasing opportunities for families to purchase their own homes and 
preserving homeownership. I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
honoring NeighborWorks Sacramento Region for their important 
contribution to the Sacramento community.
  Originally founded in 1987, NeighborWorks has grown tremendously and 
now serves the entire Sacramento Region as well as parts of 
California's Central Valley. Lead by a committed board of directors and 
CEO Pam Canada, the devoted staff and partners of NeighborWorks 
continually work alongside local residents to improve Sacramento's 
neighborhoods, and make the dream of homeownership a reality for all. 
For 25 years, NeighborWorks has been successful in increasing 
homeownership, assisting first-time home buyers, and empowering 
residents through education and community engagement. It is my 
privilege to serve as an honorary member of their Board of Trustees, as 
it was the honor of my late husband, Congressman Robert T. Matsui too. 
I have enjoyed working with Pam, and always find her and her staff to 
be responsive to the needs of my constituents.
  As our nation's foreclosure crisis continued this past year, the 
NeighborWorks Sacramento Region has counseled more than 19,800 
customers on a variety of housing related issues including foreclosure 
prevention, refinancing and home purchasing. Through their 3 offices, 
they have prevented more than 400 foreclosures by helping these 
distressed homeowners acquire loan modifications, and assisted 2400 
residents in purchasing affordable homes. In conjunction with the 
McGeorge School of Law, NeighborWorks has provided more than 670 
customers with free legal services through the National Foreclosure 
Mitigation Counseling program. Through their work, they have helped 
hundreds of families avoid homelessness.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the NeighborWorks 
HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region on its 25th Anniversary. I am 
confident that the organization will continue to be a beacon for those 
seeking the American dream of homeownership. I ask all my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the excellence of the staff and of NeighborWorks 
Sacramento Region who commit their lives and professional careers to 
the people of Sacramento.

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