SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1069

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, 
Incorporated, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary on
May 10, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Founded and incorporated by former
State Representative Al Price, the organization has played an 
important role in neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization
by constructing new homes in formerly blighted areas; and
	WHEREAS, The Southeast Texas Community Development 
Corporation has marketed home ownership to more than 5,000 
prospective home buyers, and it has offered credit counseling
and credit repair services to approximately 2,000 clients; and
	WHEREAS, Over the past 10 years, the organization has 
constructed 73 new homes and 19 units of multifamily housing, and 
it has rehabilitated 28 existing houses, thereby providing safe, 
decent, and affordable housing to more than 350 individuals; and
	WHEREAS, Through their diligence and commitment to 
providing the residents of Beaumont with better housing, the 
dedicated individuals associated with the Southeast Texas 
Community Development Corporation have contributed more than
$10 million to the city's economy; the financial boon has 
included construction loans and mortgages, the purchase of 
construction materials, and contracts with local businesses; and
	WHEREAS, In honor of its 10th anniversary, the Southeast Texas
Community Development Corporation will break ground for the 
construction of 10 new homes in Beaumont, one for each year that 
the organization has served the housing needs of many in the 
community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Southeast Texas Community 
Development Corporation, Incorporated, for its exemplary service 
to the City of Beaumont and congratulate all associated with the 
organization on their many contributions to its success; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the corporation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate