[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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    RECOGNIZING THE CRAWFORD-SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, it is my honor to congratulate the 
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, CSCDC, on its 50th 
anniversary of providing critical help for the people of western 
Arkansas. Since 1965, this community action agency has administered a 
wide range of Federal programs that help with housing, utilities, food 
and other basic needs.
  This agency does not just process paperwork; it alleviates hunger, 
provides shelter, and gives hope to more than 50,000 Arkansans 
annually.
  I have always been struck by the great kindness and care that the 
staff at the CSCDC provides. The team, including 1,600 volunteers, is 
passionate about helping people and improving the community. They 
consistently look for new ways to improve their services, and I am 
grateful for their tireless efforts to support the homeless, families 
facing difficult times, and those who are seeking to improve their 
lives.
  I have had many opportunities to see their work in person, including 
helping a family celebrate their new home through the self-help housing 
program. The CSCDC is a leader in providing counseling for first-time 
and low-income home buyers and creating homes hand-in-hand with them 
that will stand the test of time. It also quietly helps those in 
greatest need each day with services such as utility assistance, 
emergency food, and a no-cost dental clinic.
  This year, the CSCDC has proven that it intends to remain a leader in 
community support for many years to come. This agency joined efforts to 
create the new Hope Campus in Fort Smith, AR, that brings together a 
number of nonprofits and services for the homeless in one place. It is 
a place of hope, healing, and opportunity.

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