[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY MITCHELL

 Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to Anthony 
Mitchell who is celebrating the reconstruction of his home with the 
help of both the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent 
after Hurricane Ida.
  Mr. Mitchell is a Louisiana native from the city of New Orleans. He 
served in the Navy during the Vietnam war, and after leaving military 
service, Mr. Mitchell returned to New Orleans to work as a handyman and 
carpenter. In 2021, Hurricane Ida rendered his home inhabitable, which 
forced Mr. Mitchell to live in his car.
  Thrivent and Habitant for Humanity partnered to assist with disaster 
relief efforts. Habitat for Humanity provided the materials and the 
labor needed to rebuild Mr. Mitchell's home and Thrivent supplied the 
necessary funding. The volunteers made sure that the new home would be 
flood resilient.
  On November 11, 2024, these charities began Super Build, a 
construction project to rebuild Mr. Mitchell's house before Super Bowl 
LIX. The Super Build will be completed tomorrow, on February 4, 2025, 
just in time for Mr. Mitchell to watch the championship game in his own 
home.
  The volunteers who devoted their time and efforts towards the 
reconstruction of Mr. Mitchell's home are nothing short of inspiring. I 
applaud these individuals for their selfless service towards Mr. 
Mitchell and dedication towards the New Orleans community.
  I ask that all of Louisiana join me in welcoming Mr. Mitchell into 
his new home.

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