[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE SACRAMENTO HOUSING ALLIANCE'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sacramento 
Housing Alliance as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 
founding. As supporters of this organization gather to celebrate, I ask 
all my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Sacramento Housing 
Alliance for their incredible service to the Sacramento region.
  For 25 years, the Sacramento Housing Alliance, along with its 
community partners, have addressed a variety of issues surrounding 
affordable housing, homelessness, environmental justice, regional 
equity, land use, hunger and community empowerment. Founded in 1989, 
the Sacramento Housing Alliance provides advocacy, education, 
leadership development and civic engagement to homeless and low-income 
communities throughout the Sacramento metropolitan region.
  The Sacramento Housing Alliance has achieved a number of 
accomplishments that have benefitted thousands of individuals. In 2001, 
their efforts led to Sacramento County's adoption of the landmark 
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which required affordable housing in 
new housing developments be made available to individuals and families 
with low-incomes. In 2012, the Sacramento Housing Alliance collaborated 
with other community-based organizations to host the region's first 
Homeless Employment Summit, where over 100 businesses and community 
partners participated and led to many homeless individuals getting 
jobs. Additionally, the Sacramento Housing Alliance recently launched 
its Affordable Housing Campaign, which addresses current housing 
issues, such as the dissolution of redevelopment agencies in 
California, the lack of affordable housing options, and rising family 
homelessness. Most recently, in 2013, the Sacramento Housing Alliance 
has taken part in the Sacramento Coalition for Shared Prosperity, which 
seeks a comprehensive Community Benefits Agreement for the Sacramento 
Entertainment and Sports Complex, to help ensure that good jobs, 
affordable housing, and environmentally sound developments are 
available for everyone in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, as they gather for their 25th anniversary and awards 
celebration, I am pleased to honor the Sacramento Housing Alliance and 
its members for their longstanding commitment and service to the entire 
Sacramento region. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing them 
continued success in creating positive, lasting change throughout the 
Sacramento region.

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