[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
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              TRIBUTE TO PINELLAS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                          HON. DAVID W. JOLLY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the Pinellas County 
Housing Authority (PCHA) for continuing to help our veterans.
  The PCHA was formed in 1965 as an independent agency. They provide 
more than eight thousand people housing and rental assistance when they 
are most in need. Their current focus has been on veterans, ensuring 
that this important section of our community receives appropriate 
housing through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.
  The PCHA has a ``veteran's preference'' for veterans who are on the 
waiting list for regular vouchers which has helped them find homes for 
63 local homeless veterans in partnership with the C.W. Bill Young VA 
Medical Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the PCHA for their help and efforts to 
ensure veterans who offered their lives in service of our country can 
fully enjoy the homes that they truly deserve. I ask that this body 
join me in recognizing their efforts and accomplishments of the PCHA in 
serving homeless veterans in Pinellas County.

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