[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CATHOLICS FOR HOUSING

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 18, 2019

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate 
Catholics for Housing on its 40th anniversary. For the last four 
decades, this organization has worked tirelessly to empower families 
and individuals by providing them with sustainable housing 
opportunities.
   Catholics for Housing was founded in 1979 with the recognition that 
safe shelter is the foundation for stability, potential, and future 
success. The dedicated directors, staff, and donors are committed to 
assisting our vulnerable neighbors in their times of need. They do this 
regardless of their race, ethnicity, creed, or religious affiliation.
   The organization has a variety of different programs in order to 
make the strongest impact possible. This includes helping those with 
limited income find affordable homes to rent and aiding seniors so they 
can live independently. It provides a network of support to promote 
sustainable change, with the belief that everyone has the potential to 
succeed if their basic needs are met. Through faith, Catholics for 
Housing has provided many with homes in which they can build their 
futures.
   Time and time again Catholics for housing has been there for 
vulnerable groups. The impact that Catholics for Housing has had on 
Northern Virginia is invaluable and impossible to measure. We are truly 
grateful for all that the organization has done for our communities.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me once again in 
congratulating Catholics for Housing on its 40th anniversary. I also 
commend every member of the organization and all those who have 
contributed their time, financial support, and efforts to this mission. 
I thank Catholics for Housing for the diligent work in our community 
and wish it continued success.

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