[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1116-E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ROCKFORD'S ``BUILDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES'' PROJECT FOR 
          RECEIVING THE 2020 GOVERNOR'S HOMETOWN PROJECT AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Rockford's 
``Building New Opportunities'' project for bringing together high 
school students and families in need to create affordable housing. The 
organization received the 2020 Governor's Hometown Project Award for 
the incredible work they have done in the community.
  Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity and the Rockford Public School 
District came together to have construction trades students at 
Rockford's Guilford High School build a house from the ground up as 
part of their academic year

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curriculum. 32 high school students constructed a multi-level, four-
bedroom home, which Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity sold to a local 
family in need of safe and affordable housing. In doing so the students 
mastered the skills needed for their post-graduation trades careers.
  It is because of community projects like Building New Opportunities 
that make me proud to represent Illinois' 17th Congressional District. 
Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally honor Rockford's 
``Building New Opportunities'' for being awarded the 2020 Governor's 
Hometown Project Award for their efforts in the community.

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