[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12599]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE HOMES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 2006

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to pay tribute to the 
Homes for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that strives to 
provide safe and comfortable group housing for people with 
developmental disabilities in Delaware. Through this organization's 
efforts, many disabled individuals now have greater opportunities to 
lead productive lives in safe and attractive homes. The builder, Ryan 
Homes, does an amazing job of incorporating the needs of these 
individuals into communities throughout Delaware.
  Every house built by the Homes for Life Foundation includes a common 
room, in addition to private bedrooms and a counselor's suite. This 
design provides the residents with the ability to enjoy both privacy 
and the opportunity to socialize. Hundreds of people with developmental 
disabilities are currently waiting for these unique homes to become 
available and the work done by the Homes for Life Foundation increases 
the number of disabled individuals who are able to find these 
residential housing opportunities.
  The work of the Homes for Life Foundation has been greatly furthered 
by the efforts of Ryan Homes. To date, Ryan Homes has built thirteen 
group homes, with two more under construction, for people with 
developmental disabilities in Delaware using the funds raised by the 
Homes for Life Foundation. The work done by these organizations is an 
excellent example of President Bush's New Freedom Initiative. Providing 
group residential housing to citizens with developmental disabilities 
is a proven method for successfully promoting access to community life 
and a greater sense of belonging.
  I congratulate and thank the Homes for Life Foundation and Ryan Homes 
for all they have contributed to the State of Delaware. Many disabled 
Delawareans are grateful for them and I am pleased to be able to 
vocalize their appreciation.

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