Declare Homeownership Month

Assembly Resolution No. 1399 BY: M. of A. Rules (Simotas) MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2018, as Homeownership Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Homeownership Month WHEREAS, For generations, homeownership has been a source of security, comfort and pride for families across our State; and WHEREAS, Owning a home provides a pathway for New Yorkers to build a brighter future and achieve greater stability and economic prosperity for themselves and their families; and WHEREAS, Homeownership enables residents to create strong social connections and establish long-term investments in their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Homeownership is associated with increased civic engagement and participation in religious and volunteer organizations, higher test scores and high school graduation rates, and better physical and psychological health outcomes; and WHEREAS, Helping more New Yorkers achieve the dream of homeownership will strengthen our communities and bolster our State's economy; and WHEREAS, It is vital that we educate the public on the benefits of purchasing a home and offer the information and support to make responsible homeownership accessible and sustainable for families in New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2018, as Homeownership Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Homeownership Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.