[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1348-E1349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATES OF TABLE ROCK LAKE

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Christian 
Associates of Table Rock Lake's 40th year of service to the Tri-Lakes 
community.
  Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake provides multiple services to 
the people of Missouri who are facing hardship and was honored as the 
2010 charity of the year by the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
  It provides shelters for domestic violence and abuse and assists in 
case management and advocacy in order to help facilitate positive life 
changes. These shelters not only provide therapy and education, but 
also court advocacy and referrals to legal counsel.
  Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake also assists low-income 
families with the establishment of the Little Oaks Apartments and its 
own thrift store for the community. Little Oaks Apartments provides 
affordable housing for low income families and is closely tied to the 
Footprints Learning Center, a state-approved childcare facility where 
the parents can enroll their children and pay based on their income. 
The Footprints Learning Center also

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provides care and education for children in the domestic violence 
shelter.
  Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake continues to help the 
community by initiating outreach programs and by collaborating with 
churches, other non-profits, civic organizations, businesses, and 
schools.
  I am honored to recognize the Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake 
for being ``40 Years Strong, and Lighting the Way'' for the Tri-Lakes 
community.

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