Recognizing Hennepin County Effectively Ending Veteran Homelessness

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Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hennepin County's remarkable achievement of reaching functional zero status in ending veteran homelessness. This designation comes from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our community, local governments, and multiple organizations that worked rigorously to ensure that every veteran has a place to call home.

While reaching functional zero does not mean the work is done, it formally recognizes that veterans experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County will be quickly identified, sheltered, and transitioned to permanent housing. Hennepin County's robust homeless response system serves as an example to many counties across the U.S. to provide the same adequate support to our veterans.

Please join me in honoring Hennepin County for this outstanding achievement and expressing our deepest gratitude to all of those who have contributed to this incredible milestone.

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