Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 61 BY SENATOR MOUNT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To designate May 19, 2010, as Louisiana Housing Council Day at the Legislature and commend the organization for its accomplishments. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Housing Council is composed of over two hundred public housing entities that are subdivided into six regions across the state; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Housing Council promotes and advances the availability of affordable housing to approximately seventeen thousand low-income residents, of which more than one-fourth are elderly and handicapped; and WHEREAS, many of its member agencies provide a number of services related to housing issues, which include job training, home ownership assistance, protective services, child care, educational assistance, and youth services; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Housing Council strives to create stronger, more dynamic communities and works together with other local agencies to enhance the quality of life for citizens throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the LHC awards scholarships to high school students based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, family need, and community involvement; and WHEREAS, the organization honors the achievements of its outstanding members who promote excellence in housing administration with exemplary leadership, high ethical standards, and exceptional management skills with the presentation of the Philip W. Miller award; and WHEREAS, the council constantly strives to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing and to reduce crime, poor health, and blighted property, thereby benefiting society as a whole; and SCR NO. 61 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the Louisiana Housing Council will holds its annual Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 18-21, 2010. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate May 19, 2010, as Louisiana Housing Council Day at the Legislature. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Louisiana Housing Council is hereby commended for its outstanding accomplishments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Cindy Martin, president of the Louisiana Housing Council. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES