[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11310]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF PAUL HAMANN

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2012

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, today the White House honors leaders who 
had made a significant difference in the way their communities combat 
homelessness among children and youth. I am so proud that one of the 13 
``Champions of Change'' is my constituent, Paul Hamann, President and 
C.E.O. of the Night Ministry.
  In the wealthiest nation on earth, any amount of homelessness is 
unacceptable, yet nearly one million Americans currently do not have a 
roof over their head. They include men, women and children. This 
Congress must do more to eradicate homelessness, and we should support 
people like Paul and organizations like the Night Ministry that are 
working to provide help and hope to the homeless.
  The Night Ministry is Chicago's safety net of last-resort social 
services, health care, housing and outreach for homeless youth and 
adults and those who are isolated from the community. I have had the 
pleasure to witness and take part in the great work the Night Ministry 
does at their Health Outreach Bus and their Youth Outreach Van in the 
Uptown and Lakeview neighborhoods in Chicago.
  Paul has dedicated his life to helping those in need through his work 
for non-profit organizations. He has been with the Night Ministry for 
10 years and has led the organization since 2007. Under Paul's 
direction, the Night Ministry has broadened its impact on the Chicago 
community through health outreach, short-term housing assistance, 
support and instruction for pregnant teens, and transitional housing. 
His tireless work has made a difference for thousands of Chicagoans who 
would otherwise go without healthcare, housing, or food.
  I thank Paul Hamann for his outstanding leadership of the Night 
Ministry and I wish him many years of continued success. He is a true 
Champion of Change.

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