[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Denton 
Housing Authority to commend them for receiving four National 
Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Merit Awards 
this year.
  The Denton Housing Authority has been active in the North Texas 
community for years, working hard to provide quality public and 
affordable housing. This year at the 2004 NAHRO awards ceremony, the 
Denton Housing Authority was recognized for their achievements. The 
Denton Housing Authority raised the bar once again by winning more 
merit awards than in 2003.
  The Denton Housing Authority was recognized for four of their 
programs. The Class Apprenticeship Program, created by the Bureau of 
Apprenticeship and Training, provides career training programs, on-the-
job training, and associated technical instruction to program 
participants and members of the community. The Denton County Health 
Department Dental Clinic teams with the County Health Department to 
make available low-cost and free services to area residents who cannot 
afford insurance. Also, Project READY teams with the University of 
North Texas to encourage social and academic success and reinforce 
positive behavior of youth living in the Phoenix housing development. 
Finally, Resident Outreach Clean Up Project in cooperation with the 
University of North Texas and Keep Denton Beautiful improved the 
community surroundings and eliminated trash and graffiti. I believe 
these programs will better enhance our community by investing in our 
citizens and forming a safer environment for our neighborhoods.
  Once again, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to the 
Denton Housing Authority for their innovation and hard work in 
providing community outreach services to the city of Denton and 
surrounding communities.

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