[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 120 (Monday, July 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1162-E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMAN COREY WOODS

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2016

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tenure and 
accomplishments of a community leader, a recognized advocate for 
affordable housing, and a dedicated public servant. Tempe City 
Councilmember Corey Woods served the neighborhoods and families of 
Tempe with honor for eight years and stepped down last month to pursue 
new opportunities.
  During his eight-year tenure on the Tempe City Council Mr. Woods 
focused on increasing affordable housing in Tempe, a growing and 
vibrant community in my district that encompasses Arizona State 
University. Thanks in large part to Mr. Woods' efforts Tempe has 
received over $2.3 million in funding specifically

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for new and expanded affordable housing projects.
  I was proud to work with Mr. Woods and the entire Tempe City Council 
on other projects to increase the quality of life for Tempe residents, 
such as the new Tempe Streetcar project and the Valley Metro Light 
Rail. I believe Tempe will be better off for generations to come thanks 
to Mr. Woods' leadership and vision.
  I look forward to many more great accomplishments from Mr. Woods 
through his role as the Chief Operating Officer at the Greater Phoenix 
Urban League and through his work in the community. I thank him for his 
extraordinary service to Tempe and look forward to working with him in 
the future.

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