[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
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  HONORING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE'S SUPERVISORS ON 
                                  SITE

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Habitat for Humanity 
of Greater Nashville's Supervisors on Site and the impact they make on 
affordable housing in Nashville, Tennessee.
  In 1985, Nashville leaders decided to be a part of the extraordinary 
ministry of the national Habitat for Humanity movement. With only a 
handful of volunteers, it often took up to a year to complete one 
house, but the positive effects were clear and the volunteer passion 
was unwavering.
  Now, in its 30th year of service, Habitat for Humanity of Greater 
Nashville annually completes more than 30 new home construction 
projects in Davidson, Dickson, Cheatham and Wilson counties. This would 
not be possible without the dedicated corps of Habitat's Supervisors on 
Site.
  The Supervisors on Site are not just volunteers who come out to swing 
a hammer. They are leaders who guide more than 6,000 volunteers each 
year and provide hands-on training to help them build quality 
affordable homes alongside the Habitat Partner Families The Supervisors 
on Site are the spirit of the volunteer corps and the backbone of the 
volunteer experience, having helped change the lives of more than 675 
hardworking, low-income families through the Habitat for Humanity 
Homeownership Program.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege today to salute the Habitat 
for Humanity of Greater Nashville's Supervisors on Site for their 
dedicated service as champions of affordable housing. They effect true 
change in the lives of not just the Habitat homeowners, but the entire 
community. They make our district and the state of Tennessee proud.

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