[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8263--MAY 29, 2008

Proclamation 8263 of May 29, 2008
National Homeownership Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For many Americans, owning a home represents freedom, independence, and
the American dream. During National Homeownership




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Month, we highlight the benefits of owning a home and encourage our
fellow citizens to be responsible homeowners.
My Administration is committed to helping Americans achieve their dreams
of homeownership. We have worked to ensure that the mortgage industry is
more transparent, reliable, and fair, and in order to sustain
homeownership, we have launched initiatives to help responsible
homeowners keep their homes. The FHASecure program has given the Federal
Housing Administration more flexibility in refinancing mortgages for
homeowners who have good credit histories but cannot afford their
current payments. In addition, the HOPE NOW Alliance connects struggling
homeowners with lenders, loan servicers, and mortgage counselors to help
families stay in their homes. Homeowners deserve our help, and these
initiatives assist those in need.
During National Homeownership Month and throughout the year, I encourage
all Americans to take advantage of financial education opportunities to
explore homeownership. My Advisory Council on Financial Literacy is
finding ways to help educate people from all walks of life about matters
pertaining to their finances and their futures. By practicing fiscal
responsibility, Americans can contribute to the strength of our
neighborhoods and our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2008 as National
Homeownership Month. I call upon the people of the United States to join
me in recognizing the importance of homeownership and building a more
prosperous future for themselves and their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH