[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 108 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 108

     Recognizing National Homeownership Week and the importance of 
homeownership to building strong communities and families in the United 
                                States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 8, 2001

  Mr. Allard (for himself, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Brownback) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing National Homeownership Week and the importance of 
homeownership to building strong communities and families in the United 
                                States.

Whereas the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has announced that the 
        week beginning June 3, 2001, is recognized as National Homeownership 
        Week;
Whereas homeownership is the dream of most people and families in the United 
        States, including those of all economic, racial, and cultural 
        backgrounds;
Whereas homeownership rates are at an all-time high in the United States and 
        homeownership rates for low-income families and minority households have 
        improved in the past decade, but the rates for low-income families and 
        minority households are lower than the overall homeownership rate;
Whereas expansion of opportunities for homeownership is integral to a sound 
        national economy, stable communities, and strong families;
Whereas providing decent housing for all people in the United States requires 
        the cooperation and commitment of the public, private, and nonprofit 
        sectors;
Whereas many nonprofit and for-profit organizations are actively involved in 
        providing opportunities for homeownership and have been instrumental in 
        increasing homeownership rates to historic levels; and
Whereas the Federal Government and State and local governments are also actively 
        involved in efforts to provide decent housing for all people in the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) fully supports National Homeownership Week;
            (2) recognizes the importance of homeownership in building 
        strong communities and families in the United States; and
            (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States and interested 
        organizations to promote homeownership and to observe the week 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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