[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
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     CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARKET STREET MISSION

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Market 
Street Mission located in Morris County, New Jersey, as it celebrates 
its 125th Anniversary.
  The Market Street Mission ministers to those who suffer in the battle 
against alcoholism, drug abuse, and homelessness in the northern New 
Jersey area. The Mission provides its ministries through physical, 
emotional, and spiritual support that will guide those who suffer 
toward responsible and productive lives.
  Established in 1889 by the Reverend Dr. F.W. Owen and his wife, Mrs. 
Louisa Graves Owen, the Market Street Mission began as a residential 
program for alcoholic husbands in the Morristown area. With support 
from the South Street Presbyterian Church, the Mission provided meals, 
lodging, clothing, and temporary employment for homeless men. 
Throughout its first decade, the Mission started support meetings and 
programs for the homeless and drug addicted.
  In 1926, a series of explosions at the Picatinny Arsenal left many 
families homeless and without food or clothes. The Mission was able to 
help these displaced families by providing them with shelter and other 
basic necessities.
  During the Great Depression, the Market Street Mission ended its 
affiliation with the Presbyterian Church and added the ``Industrial 
Department,'' a self-supporting thrift store that provided jobs during 
difficult economic times.
  Today, residents of the Mission continue to work at the Industrial 
Department as part of the successful ``New Reality of Recovery'' 
program, as well as attend chapel and classes. The Market Street 
Mission has added an Emergency Assistance program that provides meals 
and lodging for disadvantaged men, women, and children. In addition to 
its growing development thoughout the years, the Mission continues to 
focus on alcohol and drug treatment programs, incorporating new 
treatments each year.
  The Market Street Mission is proud to celebrate its history and looks 
forward to its continuous growth in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Market Street Mission and their dedicated employees 
as they celebrate 125 years of serving the northern New Jersey 
community.

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