[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 95 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN VAN CAMP FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH 
                          SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. John Van 
Camp for his outstanding career at Southwest Solutions. Mr. Van Camp 
has served the state of Michigan and its homeless population well 
through his service.
  Mr. John Van Camp returned to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan after 
living overseas and serving in the Peace Corps. Once back in the United 
States, he attended graduate school at Wayne State University and 
became involved in the newly created Southwest Solutions. The company 
was established as a mental health agency in 1972 in response to 
deinstitutionalization in Michigan and across the nation. Mr. Van Camp 
joined Southwest Solutions as an administrative assistant in 1973 and 
worked at the company for years before being named Executive Director 
in 1981. Throughout his tenure as CEO of Southwest Solution, the 
company has expanded into one of the largest nonprofits in the state of 
Michigan.
  Mr. Van Camp is known by his coworkers and friends for his leadership 
abilities and dedication to the men and women of metro Detroit. Under 
his leadership, Southwest Solution offers over 70 programs for Michigan 
residents ranging from housing assistance to workforce development to 
community engagement. The programs assist various populations 
throughout southeast Michigan, primarily focusing on vulnerable 
populations including the homeless, veterans and children. Southwest 
Solutions is lauded for its unparalleled work in housing development--
the company has spearheaded over 700 units of affordable housing and 
restored 25 multi-story buildings. Mr. John Van Camp has made a 
tremendous impact on the direction of mental health and rehabilitation 
services in Michigan, and his hard work and expertise will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring John Van Camp 
for his service as CEO of Southwest Solutions. Mr. Van Camp has 
effectively served the state of Michigan and its vulnerable populations 
through his nonprofit work.

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