[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DEREK WEBER

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Derek Weber 
of Memphis, MO, for his dedication and leadership in providing 
affordable housing options to the working families of northeast 
Missouri.
  As the director of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning 
Commission, Derek has led the charge to combat the shortage of 
affordable housing. His mission is to ensure working-class Missourians 
have affordable housing options available. Through his leadership, 
Derek has inspired several local companies to partner with them on this 
mission and oversees the coordination between all these companies. His 
goal for this organization is to build 12 homes every year, through 
Housing Enhancement Northeast (HEN). Currently, three homes have been 
completed, with a fourth under contract to begin construction soon.
  Beyond his work in housing, Derek is a committed leader in other 
areas of the community as well. He serves as the vice president of 
Scotland County R-1 School District, where he continues to contribute 
to the growth of his local educational system. He has consistently gone 
above and beyond for this local community.
  Derek Weber is truly a Champion of Missouri. I am grateful for his 
leadership in northeast Missouri and his dedication to improving the 
lives of Missourians. I wish him success as he continues to lead the 
charge for affordable housing in northeast Missouri.

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