81R36220 JKB-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 2794
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Midland Habitat for Humanity held its inaugural
Women's Build event on May 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Organized to involve more women in Habitat projects
and to provide more safe and affordable housing for low-income
families, the Women's Build took place on a plot of land given to
the organization through the city's Community Development Block
Grant; this house is the 89th home to be built by Midland Habitat
for Humanity, and will belong to local resident Tamika McAfee when
it is completed; and
WHEREAS, Able guidance and steady encouragement were
provided throughout the project by crew chief Rita Ehler and
construction coordinator Tony Valles; Mr. Valles has 35 years of
experience in the construction industry and 4 years with Habitat
for Humanity, which proved invaluable to the team of mostly
first-time homebuilders; and
WHEREAS, Decent housing promotes the health and physical
safety of individuals, in addition to fostering stable
neighborhoods and economic development, and it is indeed most
fitting to recognize Midland Habitat for Humanity and the Women's
Build participants for their selfless contributions in behalf of
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the inaugural Midland Habitat for
Humanity Women's Build and extend to everyone involved in this
worthy event sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Midland Habitat for Humanity as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.