[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 38 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E315]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF RENOVATING HOPE

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 15, 2013

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Renovating Hope, a 
nonprofit organization that assists America's heroes in need. 
Renovating Hope's mission is to provide professional and sustainable 
home repairs and renovations to families of men and women currently 
serving in the armed forces, as well as veterans. This organization 
delivers renewal and hope to the members of our military who are in 
need of assistance, and provides comfort to their families.
  I recently had the privilege of observing Renovating Hope's service 
and commitment to our military 'heroes in my district. The organization 
developed a project to remodel the home of Retired Army Sgt. Robert C. 
Costley, a Purple Heart Award recipient who was critically wounded by a 
roadside bomb during his tour in Iraq. The renovation of Sgt. Costley's 
home in Erin, New York, would not have been completed without the 
leadership of Renovating Hope and the hard work of countless volunteers 
from the community.
  I am proud to recognize the efforts of Renovating Hope in assisting 
our military heroes, and I commend their dedication to giving back to 
the individuals who have given so much of themselves to serve this 
great country. This organization truly exemplifies the commitment to 
serving the men and women of the United States military. As Americans, 
we should strive to emulate this commitment every day.

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