[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 79 (Friday, June 8, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 48--RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 
INTERNATIONAL FOR ITS WORK IN HELPING FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO 
                   REALIZE THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

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

                            S. Con. Res. 48

       Whereas Habitat for Humanity International helps to provide 
     the means for people to achieve the dream of homeownership;
       Whereas in 2001, Habitat for Humanity International 
     celebrates its 25th anniversary;
       Whereas in 2000, Habitat for Humanity International 
     provided 86,000 people the opportunity to own a home, making 
     it the most productive year in the organization's history;
       Whereas Habitat for Humanity International should be 
     commended for building more than 100,000 homes in 76 
     countries and for giving more than half a million people the 
     opportunity to fulfill the dream of homeownership;
       Whereas more than 2,000 affiliates and hundreds of 
     thousands of volunteers worldwide participate in ``builds'' 
     sponsored by Habitat for Humanity International; and
       Whereas many Members of the House of Representatives and 
     the Senate, their spouses, and their staffs have shown a 
     strong commitment to Habitat for Humanity International by 
     personally participating in the building of almost 500 homes 
     as part of the Habitat for Humanity International programs 
     known as ``The Houses That Congress Built'' and ``The Houses 
     the Senate Built'': Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That the Congress--
       (1) honors and congratulates Habitat for Humanity 
     International for 25 years of service to the people of the 
     United States;
       (2) expresses its appreciation for the work done by Habitat 
     for Humanity International to help so many people in the 
     United States realize the dream of homeownership; and
       (3) expresses the hope that Habitat for Humanity 
     International will enjoy many more productive and successful 
     years.

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