On the recordMay 8, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Challenge Enterprises of north Florida and the AbilityOne program. Challenge Enterprises employs more than 300 citizens in my district alone, 179 of whom are disabled persons employed on projects acquired directly as a result of the AbilityOne program. This program has been of great assistance in helping our disabled citizens achieve meaningful employment. Challenge Enterprises' motto is ``The power of people and possibilities.'' I have visited their facilities to meet their staff, workers, and the wounded warriors to learn what they do and saw firsthand how the AbilityOne program enhances the quality of their lives. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I thank the staff, the workers, and the volunteers of Challenge Enterprises and the AbilityOne program for helping disabled citizens of my district and of north central Florida become productive, self-reliant citizens of their community and of the Third Congressional District. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
