[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17601]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING REDWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of the 30th Anniversary of Redwood Community Action Agency 
(RCAA) in Eureka, California. Since its establishment in 1980, RCAA has 
been a leader in serving Humboldt County's low- and moderate-income 
residents. The agency has developed programs that help people become 
more self-sufficient and empowered to improve their own lives. Over the 
years, thousands of individuals, families and children have received 
assistance and, in return, given back to our community.
  Redwood Community Action Agency has implemented a wide range of 
services that create jobs, provide affordable housing, assist with 
housing rehabilitation support families and at-risk youth and improve 
home energy efficiency. They have provided emergency shelter for the 
homeless, job training and employment readiness programs and promoted 
the health of our communities and watersheds through habitat 
enhancement and multi-use trail networks. Through their innovation, 
commitment, expertise and diligence, they have brought millions of 
dollars into our community over the past thirty years.
  Redwood Community Action Agency is an extraordinary example of 
success. Through their effective collaboration with other organizations 
and governmental entities they identify social and environmental needs, 
work to improve current services and seize every opportunity to serve 
low- and moderate-income people in our region.
  Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor the 
accomplishments of the Redwood Community Action Agency on the occasion 
of their 30th Anniversary and wish them continued success in bringing 
hope and opportunity to Humboldt County, California.

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