[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   SAINT JOSEPH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2013

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Habitat for Humanity of Saint Joseph, Missouri. This business has been 
chosen to receive the YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence 
Award.
  The Saint Joseph Habitat for Humanity is a place where families come 
first. The organization is committed to helping needy families in the 
Saint Joseph area realize the dream of home ownership. The families 
that are served by Habitat are often headed by single mothers who are 
inspired and encouraged that through hard work and perseverance, things 
can change in a positive way.
  Even as Habitat seeks to empower women and bless children everyday, 
it also seeks to provide a family friendly environment for their 
employees. In staff meetings, personal concerns are given time in 
addition to agenda items. Employees are given opportunities for 
personal growth and development. This allows for the staff at Habitat 
to not only feel good about the work that they do, but who they are 
doing it for. Every day Saint Joseph Habitat for Humanity demonstrates 
its commitment to strengthening families in every way possible.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Saint Joseph 
Habitat for Humanity. This business is a tremendous asset to the St. 
Joseph community, and I am honored to represent this business in the 
United States Congress.

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