[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 15, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        FISHER HOUSE ANNIVERSARY

  (Ms. TITUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fisher 
House Foundation on their 25th anniversary and to thank them for their 
services to our military and veteran families.
  The Fisher House Foundation is the result of the vision and efforts 
by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. They wanted to provide a home away 
from home for the families of servicemen and -women while their loved 
ones received treatment, and their vision has come to fruition.
  Since the first Fisher House opened in 1990, over 250,000 families 
have saved $282 million in lodging and transportation costs. The 64 
locations throughout the United States and Germany have provided 
families 5.8 million days of lodging.
  Just a few weeks ago, I was fortunate and proud to participate in the 
groundbreaking of Nevada's first Fisher House, located across the 
street from our new VA hospital. What a wonderful day it was.
  Congratulations, Fisher House Foundation, and thank you and your 
volunteers for all you do to make a difficult time just a little easier 
for our Nation's heroes.

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