[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 854 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 854
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 27, 2006.
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.
Attest:
Clerk.