[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 151 (Thursday, September 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NORTHEAST 
                                MICHIGAN

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 30th 
Anniversary of Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan. Through their 
dedicated service and steadfast devotion to their community, HFHNEMI 
has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First District.
  Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 with the goal of helping 
Americans in need fulfill the dream of home ownership while fostering 
safe and healthy communities. In total, Habitat for Humanity has helped 
build or repair more than 800,000 homes and served more than 4 million 
people around the world. With their first home built in 1990, the 
volunteers and staff of HFHNEMI have served the people of Northern 
Michigan for three decades. In 2013, it implemented Habitat for 
Humanity's ``A Brush With Kindness'' program, providing critical repair 
services to low-income homeowners who are physically or financially 
unable to maintain their homes. These projects have included painting, 
landscaping, roofing, and accessibility improvements throughout 
Northeast Michigan. Since its founding, HFHNEMI has built, rehabbed, or 
repaired more than 80 homes for low-income families in Alcona, Alpena, 
and Presque Isle counties. Day after day, Habitat for Humanity 
Northeast Michigan shows what can be achieved when the people of a 
community work together for the common good.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Habitat for Humanity 
Northeast Michigan for decades of success and service to Northern 
Michigan. Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First 
District is home to such dedicated citizens. On behalf of my 
constituents, I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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