[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING UNITED METHODIST OUTREACH MINISTRIES

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues join 
me in recognizing United Methodist Outreach Ministries, an organization 
devoted to the service and shelter of homeless families in Arizona. 
Since 1964, they have provided the state of Arizona with the highest 
quality of service, providing families and individuals with temporary 
and permanent housing, medical care, child care, and education to 
rebuild lives traumatized by desperate circumstances.
  In addition, I would like to commend the Department of Veterans 
Affairs for their work in facilitating UMOM's outstanding service. The 
VA, since 2011, has awarded grants to 319 deserving organizations in 
all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of 
Columbia as part of their Supportive Services for Veteran Families 
(SSVF) program. In July, 2013, for use in the upcoming year, they 
awarded $300 million that will help approximately 120,000 homeless and 
at-risk Veterans and their families. UMOM has been awarded an SSVF 
grant in all three years the program has been active.
  One of UMOM's Veterans housing facilities is in my district, and I am 
thrilled that such an organization is raising the level of care 
provided to my constituents--the veterans who have given so much to our 
country. I would like to encourage UMOM and other such organizations to 
continue serving the most in-need and deserving of Arizona residents 
with such admirable dedication.
  UMOM is a wonderful representative of the non-profit organizations 
across the country serving our Veterans with the efficient help of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
recognizing United Methodist Outreach Ministries for beginning to pay 
the debt we owe our most honored Veterans.

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