[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 415 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 415

    Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of 
                  homeownership in the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 11, 2002

Mr. Gary G. Miller of California (for himself and Mr. Oxley) submitted 
    the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Financial Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of 
                  homeownership in the United States.

Whereas the President has issued a proclamation proclaiming June 2002 as 
        National Homeownership Month;
Whereas owning a home represents the American dream for our Nation's families;
Whereas the national homeownership rate has increased to 67.8 percent, higher 
        than at any other time in history for all demographic groups, and 
        homeownership rates among minority families are increasing faster than 
        such rates for the population as a whole;
Whereas the purchase of a home is oftentimes a family's largest personal 
        investment;
Whereas homeownership provides economic stability and security for homeowners 
        and their communities by allowing homeowners to build wealth over the 
        life of the home and have a greater stake in local schools, civic 
        organizations, and churches;
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the commitment and 
        cooperation of private, nonprofit, and public sectors, including the 
        Federal Government and State and local governments; and
Whereas the current policies of the United States Government and the Congress 
        encourage homeownership and should continue to do so in the future: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) fully supports the goals and ideals of National 
        Homeownership Month; and
            (2) recognizes the importance of homeownership in building 
        strong communities and families in the United States.
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