HR0651 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. (NHS) on 49 years of serving as advocates for economic inclusion and working to close the racial wealth gap through homeownership; and

WHEREAS, NHS believes decent, safe, and affordable housing is a human right, part of the American dream, and should be available to all; and

WHEREAS, NHS has leveraged the expertise of many, working with residents, community organizations, and corporate partners to renew neighborhoods and rehabilitate homes throughout the entire Chicago metropolitan area and Cook County; and

WHEREAS, NHS helps first-time homebuyers through homebuyer education, down payment assistance programs, and affordable mortgage options; and

WHEREAS, NHS provides support and financial guidance to those suffering under the crushing burden of student loan debt; and

WHEREAS, NHS is committed to helping working families strengthen their neighborhoods through community building, real estate development, and housing policy; and

WHEREAS, NHS realizes that many have suffered due to discriminatory practices and imbalanced lending practices, particularly in some of the most challenging areas, and that these practices contribute significantly to the persistent racial wealth gap that NHS seeks to eliminate; and

WHEREAS, Housing quality serves as a visual and tangible indicator of the health of a community and represents one of the largest assets a neighborhood can cultivate and develop; and

WHEREAS, Homeownership brings stability to neighborhoods decimated by decades of divestment; and

WHEREAS, NHS is at the forefront of creating the next generation of affordable homes designed to accommodate the ever-changing needs of today's families while being conscious of the environmental responsibilities and challenges of the future; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. (NHS) on 49 years of advocating for economic inclusion and working to close the racial wealth gap through homeownership, and we wish them many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to NHS as a symbol of our respect and esteem.