HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 51

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE, AS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH IN DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the month of June is recognized as National Homeownership Month; and

WHEREAS, owning a home is a fundamental part of the American dream and is the largest personal investment many families will ever make; and

WHEREAS, there is a total of 357,937 homeowners in Delaware; and

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 other community groups; and

WHEREAS, creating affordable homeownership opportunities requires the commitment and cooperation of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, including the State and local governments; and

WHEREAS, homeownership can be sustained through appropriate homeownership education and informed borrowers; and

WHEREAS, affordable homeownership will play a vital role in resolving the crisis in the United States housing market: and

WHEREAS, the House of Representatives fully supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month and recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families; and reaffirms the importance of homeownership in Delaware’s economy and its central role in our national economic recovery;

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Delaware House of Representatives of the 150th General Assembly of the State of Delaware that June, 2019 is hereby recognized as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This resolution recognizes June, 2019 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware.