[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Renton 
Housing Authority and congratulate them on the successes of the Sunset 
Area Community Revitalization Program. The commitment of all who work 
with the Renton Housing Authority has been instrumental in providing 
quality, affordable, and safe housing options for low-income 
individuals and families.
  The Renton Housing Authority was established in 1941 to provide 
middle and low-income workers affordable housing near the Boeing B-29 
and PACAR Sherman Tank manufacturing lines. In 1959, the Renton Housing 
Authority constructed Sunset Terrace.
  The Sunset Area Community Revitalization Program is focused on the 
redevelopment of the Sunset Terrace public housing project. This effort 
is an important community enhancement that will help all residents of 
Renton, Washington have a safe place to call home.
  The Sunset Area Community Revitalization Program will also receive a 
2012 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. This 
award is given to projects that are finding solutions to the Puget 
Sound region's expected growth, specifically projects that promote the 
well-being of our communities and economic vitality.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the valuable 
contributions of the Renton Housing Authority. The organization's 
dedication to helping people in our communities is laudable.

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