SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Habitat for Humanity Texas and the organization's invaluable contributions to citizens throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, Many Texans spend more than half of their income on their housing needs, and those that do so are faced with a financial burden that is difficult to manage; the goal of Habitat for Humanity Texas is to lessen that burden by building affordable homes and providing home rehabilitation, repair, and construction; and

WHEREAS, Homeownership correlates to better societal outcomes across the state, such as increases in college attendance and decreases in teen pregnancy, and Habitat for Humanity Texas affiliates have served 42,000 Texans since its inception; and

WHEREAS, Operating with the strong belief that all Texans deserve a safe place to call home, Habitat for Humanity Texas affiliates have constructed 8,630 new homes since 1976 and have completed 5,485 home rehabilitations and repairs; and

WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Texas provides support to its affiliates to serve families and build homes and also provides other services that focus on veteran housing and disaster recovery; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby proclaim January 29, 2019, Habitat for Humanity Texas Day and pay tribute to the organization for its outstanding service on behalf of the citizens of the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Habitat for Humanity Texas.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate