SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Habitat for Humanity Texas and the organization's
invaluable contributions to citizens throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Many Texans spend more than half of their income
on their housing needs, and those that do so are faced with a
financial burden that is difficult to manage; the goal of Habitat
for Humanity Texas is to lessen that burden by building
affordable homes and providing home rehabilitation, repair, and
construction; and
WHEREAS, Homeownership correlates to better societal
outcomes across the state, such as increases in college
attendance and decreases in teen pregnancy, and Habitat for
Humanity Texas affiliates have served 42,000 Texans since its
inception; and
WHEREAS, Operating with the strong belief that all Texans
deserve a safe place to call home, Habitat for Humanity Texas
affiliates have constructed 8,630 new homes since 1976 and have
completed 5,485 home rehabilitations and repairs; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Texas provides support to
its affiliates to serve families and build homes and also
provides other services that focus on veteran housing and
disaster recovery; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby proclaim January 29, 2019, Habitat for
Humanity Texas Day and pay tribute to the organization for its
outstanding service on behalf of the citizens of the Lone Star
State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Habitat for Humanity Texas.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate