[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 79 (Friday, June 8, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6016]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 108--RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP WEEK AND THE 
IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP TO BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES 
                          IN THE UNITED STATES

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

                              S. Res. 108

       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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