[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF FREDERIC B. PRESBREY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Frederic B. 
Presbrey on the occasion of his retirement from the Housing Assistance 
Corporation in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
  Frederic, or Rick as he is known to friends, family, and colleagues, 
founded the Housing Assistance Corporation in December of 1974 with the 
intention of finding and securing housing for those who need it most. 
Rick's advocacy has not only helped to create five shelter programs and 
484 units of affordable housing across the Cape and Islands but led to 
the establishment of the Consumer Education Department. This department 
has been instrumental in educating first-time home buyers since 1990. 
In addition, Rick created the Housing Consumer Education Center to give 
Massachusetts residents access to housing counselors for vital 
information on buying, owning, developing or renting real estate. 
Further, Rick's astute leadership has led to the creation of over 
thirty programs and services aimed not only at helping individuals find 
housing but also to maintain secure, safe, and stable homes.
  Rick has shaped how we on Cape Cod and in the Commonwealth view 
housing needs. He has personally worked with state, local, and federal 
officials and other community stakeholders to help resolve numerous 
housing concerns and has served as an invaluable resource for 
policymakers and home seekers alike.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Frederic B. Presbrey for his service 
and achievements on this occasion. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
wishing him a happy retirement and many more years of health and 
happiness.

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