2025S0341-2 04/29/25
By: Eckhardt, et al. S.R. No. 497
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Austin Habitat for Humanity on the occasion of its 40th
anniversary and on its collaboration with the 2025 Carter Work
Project; and
WHEREAS, For four decades, the staff, donors, community
partners, and volunteers of Austin Habitat for Humanity have
worked to uphold the organization's core principle and belief
that all people deserve a safe and affordable place to live by
building a better future for Central Texans and by strengthening
communities in Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, and Travis
Counties; and
WHEREAS, In addition to enabling the construction of
homes, Austin Habitat for Humanity expands access for families to
obtain affordable housing by addressing such issues as
marginalization, land use policy, and high population density in
Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, Austin Habitat for Humanity will celebrate 40
years of advocacy in May of 2025, and it will continue its
commitment to service throughout the anniversary year by hosting
the 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project from October 26
through 31; this highly anticipated annual event has traveled to
locations nationally and worldwide to unite thousands of
volunteers, officials, and public figures to build homes and to
highlight the critical need for affordable homeownership
opportunities; this year's event in eastern Travis County will
begin construction on the first fully geothermal neighborhood in
the United States; and
WHEREAS, In the course of this exemplary 40-year program,
the Carter Work Project has made a difference in the lives of
countless families; it is indeed fitting that Austin Habitat for
Humanity is honored with the opportunity to host this year's
historic event in concurrance with its 40th anniversary
celebration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, and
stakeholders of Austin Habitat for Humanity on their
contributions to housing accessibility in Central Texas and
extend to all best wishes for a memorable anniversary celebration
and for a successful and rewarding 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Work Project event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas
Senate.