[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            THE ALEXANDRIA REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
organization in my district. The Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing 
Authority (ARHA) was created by the City of Alexandria under the 
authorization of Housing Authority Law, Chapter 1, Title 36 Code of 
Virginia, in 1939, for the express purpose of operating the Affordable 
Housing Program for low and moderate-income individuals in Alexandria. 
ARHA's goal is to provide citizens the ability to own a home or secure 
an affordable rental unit and improve the quality of life for all 
Alexandrians.
  ARHA commenced operations in Alexandria, Virginia in 1941. They built 
their organization on a foundation that advocated the importance of 
providing safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing. They have 
grown into a stellar operation and are a leader in the development and 
management of mixed income housing in Alexandria. Home equity, housing 
security, and self-sufficiency are all important for Alexandrians to 
ensure a high quality of life. ARHA empowers its clients in these areas 
by providing an array of supportive services that give residents the 
opportunities needed to grow independently.
  A healthy housing industry is important to the economic development 
of the City of Alexandria. It provides families with affordable housing 
opportunities and the chance to build equity while strengthening the 
tax base, creating jobs, and opening doors for further growth and 
development. Their continued partnerships between financial 
institutions and housing developers will continue to provide needed 
affordable housing opportunities for residents in Alexandria.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the Alexandria Redevelopment & 
Housing Authority for their outstanding work and contribution to our 
community.

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