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




                       RECOGNIZING OKICIYAPI TIPI

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Okiciyapi 
Tipi for receiving the Supporter 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.
  Okiciyapi Tipi works with the Midwest Region Habitat for Humanity 
International. By creating new progressive partnerships with local 
banks, Okiciyapi Tipi has helped to facilitate tremendous rehabbing 
projects for the past two seasons. These projects have drawn volunteers 
from across the world. Jerry Farlee, executive director of Okiciyapi 
Tipi, has been nominated for a 3-year term on the U.S. Advisory Council 
for Habitat for Humanity International in order to further support the 
goals of the affiliates servicing rural areas.
  It gives me great pleasure to recognize Okiciyapi Tipi and to 
congratulate them on receiving this well-earned award and wish them 
continued success in the years to come.

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