88R11546 TBO-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Habitat for Humanity Texas are
celebrating Habitat for Humanity Day on February 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Homeownership plays a significant role in enhancing
the quality of life in our communities, and Texas has faced a
critical shortage of affordable homes, with a 500,000-home deficit;
in addition, one in seven homeowners pay more than half their income
on housing; there are many causes for the lack of affordable
housing, including issues related to marginalization, land-use
policy, inequality, high population density, and natural
disasters; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Texas and its local affiliates
strive to help build a better future for people across the state;
these organizations unite residents and enable them to construct
homes in their communities, and they work to expand access to
affordable homes through advocacy, resource development,
education, training, and disaster preparedness and response; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Habitat for Humanity network in
Texas has collectively helped over 13,500 families obtain safe
housing in 60 areas throughout the state; since 1977, the network
has built more than 8,500 new homes, repaired nearly 5,000, and
rehabilitated almost 600; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Texas has made homeownership a
reality for numerous families in the Lone Star State, and the
dedicated members of the organization are truly deserving of
recognition for their contributions to this important cause; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize February 7, 2023, as Habitat For Humanity Day and
commend all those associated with the organization for their
efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Habitat for Humanity Texas as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.