H.R. No. 2794

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Midland Habitat for Humanity held its inaugural Women's Build event on May 2, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Organized to involve more women in Habitat projects and to provide more safe and affordable housing for low-income families, the Women's Build took place on a plot of land given to the organization through the city's Community Development Block Grant; this house is the 89th home to be built by Midland Habitat for Humanity, and will belong to local resident Tamika McAfee when it is completed; and

WHEREAS, Able guidance and steady encouragement were provided throughout the project by crew chief Rita Ehler and construction coordinator Tony Valles; Mr. Valles has 35 years of experience in the construction industry and 4 years with Habitat for Humanity, which proved invaluable to the team of mostly first-time homebuilders; and

WHEREAS, Decent housing promotes the health and physical safety of individuals, in addition to fostering stable neighborhoods and economic development, and it is indeed most fitting to recognize Midland Habitat for Humanity and the Women's Build participants for their selfless contributions in behalf of the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the inaugural Midland Habitat for Humanity Women's Build and extend to everyone involved in this worthy event sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Midland Habitat for Humanity as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Craddick

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2794 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House