[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 137 (Friday, August 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE NEHEMIAH PROJECT FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE IN NORTHERN 
                                MICHIGAN

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 17, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize the Nehemiah 
Project on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Through exceptional 
leadership and steadfast devotion to their community, the men and women 
of the Nehemiah Project have become indispensable parts of Michigan's 
First District.
  Named after the biblical man who helped rebuild Jerusalem, the 
Nehemiah Project has worked for three decades to help those in need 
rebuild the broken parts of their lives. The group was formed in 1988 
after several area churches came together to create a nondenominational 
ministry to help Northern Michigan's homeless and opened their first 
shelter, the Nehemiah House, in Petoskey. Since then, the group has 
opened three other locations nearby: the Mary Margaret House, which 
accommodates women and children; the Grace House, a transitional 
apartment; and Hope Hall, which is used as office space for Nehemiah 
staff. Hope Hall also serves as a warming area in the winter and houses 
Bible study sessions and classes on job and computer skills, budgeting, 
and parenting. Over the last 30 years, the Nehemiah Project's focus on 
community, self-fulfillment, and motivation have directly improved the 
lives of hundreds of Michiganders that have fallen on hard times. In 
honor of its 30th anniversary, the Nehemiah Project will host an open 
house from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, at its 36 Bridge Street 
location in Petoskey.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize the administrators and 
volunteers of the Nehemiah Project for three decades of excellence in 
service to the people of Northern Michigan. Michiganders can take great 
pride in knowing the First District is home to such a dedicated and 
selfless group of people. On behalf of my constituents, I wish the 
Nehemiah Project all the best in its future endeavors.

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