[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2905]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING NORMAN L. HENRY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the work of Mr. Norman L. Henry, President and Executive Director 
of Builders of Hope CDC. Builders of Hope CDC is a Community Housing 
Development Corporation in Dallas that has demonstrated its commitment 
to revitalizing communities through the construction of energy-
efficient, environmentally-friendly homes that are also accessible to 
low and moderate-income families.
  Under Mr. Henry's leadership, Builders of Hope CDC has led the way in 
quality affordable housing in the Dallas area. Since accepting the 
position as President in 2000, Mr. Henry has overseen a fourfold 
increase in the output of affordable homes across several neighborhoods 
throughout West and South Dallas. Utilizing over 21 years of experience 
in the non-profit management and affordable housing field, Mr. Henry 
has built, remodeled, and sold over 224 affordable homes.
  With the housing market collapse in 2008, countless Americans have 
either lost their homes entirely or now find the value of their homes 
to be less than the amounts they owe on a mortgage. Norman Henry, 
through the work that he has done with Builders of Hope CDC, has 
contributed to keeping the American Dream alive through the 
construction of these homes. Quality and affordable housing should not 
be out of reach for any American with the desire to purchase a home, 
and Mr. Henry has helped to bring the pride of home ownership to even 
more Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, Norman Henry has helped to breathe new life into many 
West and South Dallas communities through his revitalization efforts. 
His vision to revive otherwise decrepit areas across Dallas will 
benefit countless people through expanded access to housing and 
improved quality of life. It is with great pleasure that I honor the 
work of Mr. Norman Henry for his contributions.

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