[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Senate]
[Pages 31587-31588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       THRIVENT AID FOR LUTHERANS

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Thrivent 
Aid for Lutherans for receiving the Supporter

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of the Year Award from the South Dakota Habitat for Humanity. This is a 
prestigious award that reflects their hard work and dedication to 
eliminating poverty around the world. It is also a reflection of the 
valuable role they have played in giving back to their local community.
  Thrivent Aid for Lutherans is partnered with the Brookings Area 
Habitat for Humanity. With the support of innumerable meals and 
volunteer support, Thrivent, as well as all Lutheran churches in 
Brookings, has been responsible for great gains in Habitat goals. They 
have even enlisted the support of Lutheran churches outside of the 
county. Over the past year, two homes were funded and constructed using 
Thrivent resources. This continued support has greatly expanded the 
success of the Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity.
  It gives me great pleasure to recognize Thrivent Aid for Lutherans 
and to congratulate them on receiving this well-earned award and wish 
them continued success in the years to come.

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