[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19131]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          HONORING THE WESLEY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2000

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of myself and 
Representative Thomas Davis, I rise today to recognize the Wesley 
Housing Development Corporation on 25 years of service.
  We are all aware of the national problem that is especially acute in 
Washington and other metropolitan areas. The booming economy has 
severely tightened the rental market, putting low and moderate rental 
properties out of reach for scores of our citizens.
  True to its mission, Wesley Housing has pioneered affordable housing 
solutions that have stabilized and strengthened families, neighborhoods 
and entire communities throughout Northern Virginia.
  Additionally, through its efforts to empower these residents, it has 
formed partnerships with area institutions of higher learning to assist 
residents in acquiring the necessary skills and training central to 
competing in this new age of information and technology.
  Many of our colleagues here in Congress have espoused the notion of 
bridging the digital divide.
  Mr. Speaker, it is through community efforts as demonstrated by the 
Wesley Housing Development Corporation that we are able to achieve this 
reality.
  During 25 years of service, it has remained true to one general theme 
which has been vital to its success, everyone counts.
  Over these years, it has served over 7,000 residents including the 
elderly, physically disabled persons, those living with HIV and AIDS, 
and those representing a broad spectrum of ethnic backgrounds.
  Mr. Speaker, we take great pride in commending the Welsey Housing 
Development Corporation on a job well done during its 25 years of 
service.
  Thanks to the men and women of this Corporation who have answered the 
call of duty for our most neediest citizens, our outlook for tomorrow 
is much brighter.

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