Bill Text: VA HJR368 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-11 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ368ER) [HJR368 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HJR368-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, which has served the communities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, Charles City County, James City County, New Kent County, and York County since 1985, built the first 3-D printed "Habitat house" in the United States in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg serves Virginia families with low to moderate incomes in need of affordable housing and has been instrumental in bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg completed construction of the first 3-D printed "Habitat house" in the United States, a home located in the Forest Heights subdivision of James City County; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg followed sustainable practices in building the 3-D printed "Habitat house" and achieved certification from EarthCraft; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg dedicated the 3-D printed "Habitat house" to a family on December 21, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg constructed 211 homes for families in Hampton, Newport News, James City County, and Yorktown since 1987, with seven more expected to be completed in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg served 264 adults and 411 children for a total of 675 individuals through 2022; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg completed 357 home repairs for families since 2010, with 25 more anticipated in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has received the support of 6,038 volunteers who completed 48,255 service hours in building homes for the community since 2010; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit organization that helps families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through home ownership; and
WHEREAS, a trusted and valuable community asset, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg advocates to change policies and systems to eliminate barriers and enable families to achieve adequate, affordable housing; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg for the completion of the first 3-D printed "Habitat house" in the nation; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Janet V. Green, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, as an expression of the General Assembly's deep appreciation for the organization's exemplary service to the community and the Commonwealth.