[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 854 Introduced in House (IH)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 854

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


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 7, 2006

    Mr. Gary G. Miller of California (for himself, Ms. Waters, Mr. 
Hinojosa, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Ms. Harris, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. 
Kanjorski, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Ney, and Mr. 
 Oxley) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Financial Services

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                               RESOLUTION


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

Whereas the President of the United States has issued a proclamation designating 
        the month of June 2006 as National Homeownership Month;
Whereas the national homeownership rate in the United States has reached a 
        record high of almost 70 percent and more than half of all minority 
        families are homeowners;
Whereas the people of the United States are one of the best-housed populations 
        in the world;
Whereas owning a home is a fundamental part of the American dream and is the 
        largest personal investment many families will ever make;
Whereas homeownership provides economic security for homeowners by aiding them 
        in building wealth over time and strengthens communities through a 
        greater stake among homeowners in local schools, civic organizations, 
        and churches;
Whereas creating affordable homeownership opportunities requires the commitment 
        and cooperation of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, including 
        the Federal Government and State and local governments; and
Whereas the current laws of the United States, such as the American Dream 
        Downpayment Act, encourage homeownership and should continue to do so in 
        the future: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) fully supports the goals and ideals of National 
        Homeownership Month; and
            (2) recognizes the importance of homeownership in building 
        strong communities and families.
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