[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                FORT BEND PROMISE CEMENTS ITS COMMITMENT

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Fort Bend Promise 
Center on building a new and impressive 4,000-square-foot facility to 
serve the homeless.
  When the Fort Bend program opened 10 years ago, it was originally 
located at the New Hope Lutheran Church. Now, their newly opened, 
community-funded center is a place where families can come fulfill day 
to day activities and utilize available programs including counseling 
and support. In the last five years alone, the Fort Bend program has 
helped 194 families in our community. Our community is so thankful for 
all of the work the Fort Bend Center is doing for our neighbors in 
need. The compassion and dedication expressed through Fort Bend Promise 
defines the compassion of all Texans.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to the Fort Bend Promise Center on their new 
facility. Thank you for providing support to the lives of so many 
families here in Fort Bend County.

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