Governor Carnahan proclaims June 3-10 as Missouri Homeownership Week

Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan has proclaimed June 3-10 as Missouri Homeownership Week..  The Missouri observance corresponds to the national observance of Homeownership Week sponsored by The National Partners in Homeownership.

In the proclamation, the governor commends "the efforts of all citizens who strive to "Make the American Dream a Reality in the 21st Century," the theme for this year's observance.

The state of Missouri is actively engaged in increasing homeownership opportunities for the people of state and accomplishes this goal through partnering with public, private and nonprofit organizations.  Agencies throughout the state are commemorating the week through poster contests, open houses, awareness seminars, presentations and celebrations.

Individual organizations participating include Missouri Housing Development Commission, most community action agencies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development local offices, U.S. Housing and Urban Development offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Habitat for Humanity affiliates and civic and public organizations throughout the state.

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