SR497 - Recognizing Austin Habitat for Humanity on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and on its collaboration with the 2025 Carter Work Project.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Austin Habitat for Humanity on the occasion of its 40th   anniversary and on its collaboration with the 2025 Carter Work   Project; and          WHEREAS, For four decades, the staff, donors, community   partners, and volunteers of Austin Habitat for Humanity have worked   to uphold the organization's core principle and belief that all   people deserve a safe and affordable place to live by building a   better future for Central Texans and by strengthening communities   in Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Hays, and Travis Counties; and          WHEREAS, In addition to enabling the construction of   homes, Austin Habitat for Humanity expands access for families to   obtain affordable housing by addressing such issues as   marginalization, land use policy, and high population density in   Central Texas; and          WHEREAS, Austin Habitat for Humanity will celebrate 40 years   of advocacy in May of 2025, and it will continue its commitment to   service throughout the anniversary year by hosting the 2025 Jimmy   and Rosalynn Carter Work Project from October 26 through 31; this   highly anticipated annual event has traveled to locations   nationally and worldwide to unite thousands of volunteers,   officials, and public figures to build homes and to highlight the   critical need for affordable homeownership opportunities; this   year's event in eastern Travis County will begin construction on   the first fully geothermal neighborhood in the United States; and          WHEREAS, In the course of this exemplary 40-year program,   the Carter Work Project has made a difference in the lives of   countless families; it is indeed fitting that Austin Habitat for   Humanity is honored with the opportunity to host this year's   historic event in concurrance with its 40th anniversary   celebration; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, and   stakeholders of Austin Habitat for Humanity on their contributions   to housing accessibility in Central Texas and extend to all best   wishes for a memorable anniversary celebration and for a successful   and rewarding 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project event;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the   organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Eckhardt, Cook, Flores   Johnson, Miles, Zaffirini           ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate                 ______________________________         President of the Senate                I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 8, 2025.                 ______________________________         Secretary of the Senate