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2023
No. R-77. House concurrent resolution designating April 7, 2023 as Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Day at the State House.
(H.C.R.58)
Offered by: Representatives Williams of Barre City, Anthony of Barre City, Casey of
Montpelier, McCann of Montpelier, and Priestley of Bradford Whereas, in 1976, Linda and Millard Fuller established Habitat for Humanity as an ecumenical nonprofit housing corporation that now operates in 70 nations, and it builds affordable homes that the future homeowners construct in partnership with dedicated volunteers, and Whereas, for 38 years, Habitat for Humanity has engaged in its affordable housing mission in Vermont, and its seven affiliates—Bennington County, Addison County,
Central Vermont, Rutland County, Greater Springfield, Upper Valley (and Lamoille County), and Green Mountain—are exclusively funded through local financial support, and Whereas, since 2010, 23,903 volunteers have devoted 317,321 hours to this special endeavor, and Whereas, this important volunteer work of sweat and passion has built, rehabbed, or recycled 112 housing units for home ownership, and has repaired an additional 101 housing units, and Whereas, Vermont Habitat for Humanity volunteers will be visiting the State House on
April 7, 2023, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly designates April 7, 2023 as Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Day at the State House, and be it further Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
Vermont Habitat for Humanity.
VT LEG #369149 v.1