H.R. No. 745 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1978, the Greater Houston 1-2 Preservation Alliance has promoted the preservation and 1-3 appreciation of historical, cultural, and architectural landmarks 1-4 and neighborhoods within the city of Houston; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Encompassing a wide range of neighborhood 1-6 associations and historical societies, this outstanding alliance 1-7 has worked closely with the Old Sixth Ward Neighborhood Association 1-8 to save important buildings within the Houston community, including 1-9 two beautiful Victorian cottages built in the 1880s; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance has also 1-11 been a driving force in providing affordable housing to area 1-12 residents; in addition to its work on behalf of the Cannata 1-13 Affordable Homes Preservation Project, this fine group has 1-14 supported the efforts of the Old Sixth Ward Community Development 1-15 Corporation, an organization founded in 1991 to market properties, 1-16 prequalify low-income home buyers, and help preserve historic 1-17 buildings; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The Greater Houston Preservation Alliance has made 1-19 many invaluable contributions toward protecting the historical, 1-20 cultural, and architectural resources of the city of Houston and of 1-21 the entire State of Texas, and its many splendid efforts ensure 1-22 that our state's heritage will be passed on to generations of 1-23 Texans for many years to come; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby recognize the many fine accomplishments of the 2-2 Greater Houston Preservation Alliance; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance as an 2-5 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.