[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TWIN CITIES LOCAL INITIATIVES 
                          SUPPORT CORPORATION

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 9, 2013

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Twin Cities 
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the celebration of its 
25th anniversary. On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of 
Minnesota, and the thousands of families, individuals, businesses, and 
residents that Twin Cities LISC has supported throughout the years, I 
am proud to offer congratulations on this milestone.
  During the past 25 years, Twin Cities LISC has served as an integral 
partner in creating safe, livable and sustainable communities. Their 
dedication to solving society's most pressing issues with 
collaborative, community-driven solutions has gone a long way toward 
increasing the health and wellness of thousands of Minnesota families.
  As one of 30 urban and regional branches of the Local Initiatives 
Support Corporation, Twin Cities LISC has established a reputation as a 
national leader in rebuilding blighted neighborhoods and improving 
quality of life. Focusing early attention on improving the quality of 
low-income housing in Saint Paul, their vision and strategy has 
expanded to include health and wellness, improving education, 
increasing family net worth and creating better paying jobs. To date, 
Twin Cities LISC has invested more than $350 million in grants and 
leveraged an additional $1 billion in total development into building 
sustainable communities.
  Twin Cities LISC has been a vital partner in developing the Central 
Corridor Light Rail Transit, Minnesota's largest to-date infrastructure 
project. By focusing on transit-oriented development, Twin Cities LISC 
has ensured that the project successfully connects neighborhoods. To 
address disruptions caused by construction, Twin Cities LISC provided 
support services to help with job and housing retention. Their efforts 
to promote diversity and jobs have helped to expand the opportunity 
created by this major infrastructure project.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of Twin Cities LISC and their record of 
accomplishment in promoting thriving, sustainable communities, I am 
pleased to submit this statement in recognition of the organization's 
25th anniversary.

                          ____________________