[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
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           HONORING CONNOR FRANTZ FOR HIS WORK WITH VETERANS

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Connor Frantz, a 
remarkable young man from Cincinnati.
   Connor has a heart for serving our veterans. As early as the age of 
9, he was thinking up ways to make a difference in the lives of those 
who served our great nation.
   He recently created his own nonprofit, called ``Heroes Are Never 
Alone.'' Connor's organization partners with the Cincinnati Department 
of Veterans Affairs to most efficiently connect community support to 
veterans in need. Connor has helped raise more than $8,000 so far.
   Just this past winter, Heroes Are Never Alone had a tangible impact 
on Cincinnati's homeless population. Connor's donations were used to 
purchase winter clothing for veterans on the streets, in shelters, and 
temporary housing. His donations were also used to purchase hundreds of 
bus passes that allowed veterans to secure employment, access to 
housing, and services at food pantries. Connor's organization even 
donated a storage unit that is now used to store furniture that can be 
provided to veterans moving into permanent housing.
   Mr. Speaker, we cannot end veteran homelessness on our own from 
Washington. We all benefit from initiatives by private citizens like 
Connor, who have a passion for helping veterans transition out of this 
condition. I hope you'll join me in thanking Connor for his efforts. We 
look forward to following young Connor Frantz's continued good work.

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