[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 83 (Monday, May 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E696-E697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CAREER OF SUSAN HAIGH, PRESIDENT & CEO OF TWIN CITIES 
                          HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2018

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Susan Haigh, on the 
occasion of her retirement from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. For 
13 years, Sue has made an outsized impact on not only Twin Cities 
Habitat, but also on the greater Saint Paul-Minneapolis region. By 
forging creative and dynamic partnerships and through excellent fiscal 
leadership, more than 1,200 hundred families in 58 cities bought homes 
with Habitat under her stewardship. Twin Cities Habitat is firmly 
positioned for continuing and lasting success.
  Under Sue's leadership, Twin Cities Habitat is a growing force for 
good in our region. Not only is Sue's incredible impact felt in our 
community, she is also a leading force within Habitat across the 
country. Beginning at Twin Cities Habitat, A Brush with Kindness is now 
a national initiative to help moderate and low-income families with 
home repairs and updates. Sue led the way through robust growth and 
innovation, leaving the organization a foundation of strength. As Sue 
departs, she leaves Twin

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Cities Habitat well prepared to achieve the ambitious Impact 2020 
strategic plan, which aims to double its impact on our community by 
partnering with 500 families by 2020.
  Sue Haigh's career exemplifies the very best in public service. Prior 
to her leadership of Twin Cities Habitat, Sue worked tirelessly to 
improve lives within Ramsey County as an elected commissioner. Her 
passion for putting people to work and building a better future 
resulted in major infrastructure planning and development projects. Sue 
was later appointed by Governor Mark Dayton to serve as the chair of 
the Metropolitan Council, where she led a 30-year planning vision 
called Thrive MSP 2040, invested millions of dollars in grants to 
cities, and helped to open the Green Line LRT, a light rail transit 
system which has vastly exceeded rider projections and sparked billions 
in additional private investment.
  A passion and dedication to serving others defines Sue Haigh's 
career. Whether working in government or in non-profit organizations, 
Sue always brings her creativity and tenacity to the job, creating 
unique and long-lasting partnerships that benefit the entire Twin 
Cities Metropolitan region.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the exceptional career of 
Susan Haigh, a community leader who has done so much, for so many.

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