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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I

14200087D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5044
Offered April 8, 2014
Commending Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity.
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Patron-- Bloxom
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WHEREAS, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 years of helping Eastern Shore residents find comfort, joy, and security by providing safe and affordable homes; and

WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit, faith-based volunteer organization comprising 1,500 local affiliates throughout the United States and more than 70 organizations throughout the world, works to build or repair homes for members of underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, officially incorporated in November 1988, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity has completed and dedicated 40 homes in the Counties of Accomack and Northampton, with two additional homes on schedule for completion in 2014; and

WHEREAS, each family living in an Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity house is paired with a support person, who works with them on financial management, nutrition, and health and parenting issues; the organization also coordinates workshops on financial planning and home maintenance through the Virginia Extension Service; and

WHEREAS, providing dignity, love, and hope to those in need, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity has made great strides toward achieving its mission to build a world where everyone has a good place to live; and

WHEREAS, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity owes much of its continued success to the dedication of countless volunteers and generous donations and support from local businesses, organizations, and church groups; and

WHEREAS, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity will conclude its 25th anniversary celebration at a gala event on June 21, 2014, which will also commemorate the completion of its 41st house; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity for its many contributions to the community on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the organization’s success in helping residents of the Eastern Shore find homes and best wishes for the future.