[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18418]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIVING VINE CHRISTIAN MATERNITY HOME

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Living Vine Christian Maternity Home in Savannah, Georgia. For 20 
years, Living Vine has been a safe haven for over 350 women who are 
experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and have nowhere to turn for help.
  Once at Living Vine, they are provided with food, shelter, education, 
medical care, and a chance to learn about child care, financial 
management, how to find a job, and much more.
  Day in and day out, Living Vine teaches a perspective that embodies 
true success. No matter what has happened in the past, Living Vine 
teaches women that they are valuable as a human being, they are 
valuable as a woman, and they are something to be treasured.
  The Living Vine Christian Maternity Home fulfills their purpose 
solely through private donations and through its new thrift store 
called Blessingdales.
  I am honored to have this organization located in the First 
Congressional District of Georgia. I salute them for 20 years of 
success and wish them continued success for years to come.

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