[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E704-E705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF OZONE HOUSE FOR 50 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ozone House 
for their exemplary work assisting homeless youth in the state of 
Michigan. For 50 years, they have provided comprehensive support 
services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
  Founded in 1969, Ozone House is a community-based, non-profit agency 
that provides support services to youth in crisis and their families in 
Washtenaw County, Michigan. They offer high-quality housing and aid 
programs designed to assist runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth in 
the community. Through Ozone House's programs, these individuals 
develop essential life skills, improve their interpersonal 
relationships, and enhance their self-image in order to lead 
productive, happy lives. Ozone House's critical efforts have solidified 
its role as a model of effective care across the nation.
  Ozone House's continued work has been vital to addressing the needs 
of vulnerable youth in the Washtenaw community, and has received 
several awards for their dedication. Beyond the need for food and 
shelter, homeless youth are at greater risk of being victims of human 
trafficking and assault. Ozone House's intensive intervention and 
preventive

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services provide these individuals the stability to lead safe, healthy, 
and productive lives. We thank Ozone House for their commitment to 
supporting and protecting homeless youth. Their work embodies the duty 
we have to our community and to empower those most in need.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ozone House 
for 50 years of distinguished service. Their efforts to support 
homeless and high-risk youth in the Washtenaw community is worthy of 
commendation.

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