[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E372-E373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      METRO WEST HOUSING SOLUTIONS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Metro West 
Housing Solutions for winning the 2016 Chairman's Choice Award from the 
Jeffco EDC.
   Metro West Housing Solutions (MWHS) was established in 1974 as the 
Lakewood Housing Authority (LHA) to address the community's shortage of 
sufficient, decent, safe, affordable and sanitary homes for its 
residents. During the 1970s and 1980s, the LHA developed affordable 
housing programs for Lakewood residents including: implementation and 
management of the Section 8 program, purchase of dilapidated property 
and rehabilitation for sale to first time home buyers, and acquisition 
of affordable rental options.
  In the late 1990s and 2000s, the organization continued to grow into 
a multi-faceted developer, property manager, and service producer. LHA 
began managing its own properties, acquiring and rehabbing apartment 
complexes, and developing its own newly constructed apartment 
communities.

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   In 2008, LHA rebranded as Metro West Housing Solutions to reflect 
its evolving mission. Today, MWHS remains a fiscally responsible, well 
respected non-profit and is known locally and nationally for its 
housing and service delivery. Current projects include the CityScape at 
Belmar, Lamar Station Crossing and 5800 W. Alameda.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Metro West Housing Solutions 
for this well-deserved recognition from the Jeffco EDC.

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