congressional_record: CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-3
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| CREC-1998-12-18-pt1-PgE2347-3 | 1998-12-18 | 105 | 2 | RECOGNIZING JERRY LOCKMAN OF CHARLOTTE, MI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E2347 | E2347 | [{"name": "Nick Smith", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2347 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 154 (Friday, December 18, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2347] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING JERRY LOCKMAN OF CHARLOTTE, MI ______ HON. NICK SMITH of michigan in the house of representatives Friday, December 18, 1998 Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take a moment today to recognize Mr. Jerry Lockman for his work on the ``House That Congress Built'' project in Charlotte, Michigan. Jerry dutifully served as volunteer construction manager and building consultant for the first several weekends of this home located at 521 Monroe, Charlotte. He was largely responsible for its quick framing and roofing and I am proud to say we will dedicate this new home this Sunday, December 20, 1998, at 3 p.m. Mr. Lockman generously volunteered his construction expertise to guide volunteers with varying degrees of experience to construct the home. Not only did Jerry donate his vast knowledge, but his time and tools too. Families selected to receive a Habitat for Humanity home are required to contribute many hours of their ``sweat equity'' to the construction of their future home. Mr. Lockman's sweat equity, his dedication, hard work and long hours are what I recognize and honor today. His investment in this home, neighborhood, Charlotte community. Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity, and perhaps most importantly, the lives of the new homeowners, Julie, Hailey and Skyler Hartig, is to be commended. Many of my colleagues have been involved in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. This year, I was privileged enough to lend my support to three houses in my district. I could not have attempted to help build these homes without the drive, support and assistance of good people like Mr. Jerry Lockman. The Honorable Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, perhaps summed it up best when we kicked off the ``House that Congress Built'' project last year. ``When you help a family grow, as well as build a house-- when you watch the sense of ownership--you understand why this is a great program.'' The Theology of the Hammer, a guiding principle of Habitat, is an appropriate way to describe Jerry's efforts. This theology emphasizes partnerships, bringing people together from all different social, racial, religious, political and education backgrounds, to work together for a common goal. This was never more apparent than working at the Charlotte home site. People were brought together in the spirit of friendship and teamwork, and personal differences didn't matter. Mr. Lockman embodies the spirit of volunteerism and caring that fuel so many organizations like Habitat for Humanity, allowing them to do all the good things they do for others in need in our communities and around the world. Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live, grow and raise their families. Because of Jerry Lockman and others, the Julie Hartig family now has such a place to call home. My wife Bonnie and I would like to offer Jerry our most sincere thanks for his dedicated volunteerism and assistance in helping build the Eaton Area Habitat for Humanity's the ``House That Congress Built,'' at 521 Monroe, Charlotte. ____________________ |