April 10-14, 2023 National Community Development Week proclamation
by toe
lRapor of the Cite of Denton, Memo
To all to iuhom tbege pre1ent.9 shall come,
Oreetings;:
WHEREAS, National Community Development Week is a celebration of the Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)Program; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Program provides annual funding and flexibility for communities to provide, safe
and affordable housing, a suitable living environment,and economic opportunities to low-and
moderate-income citizens;and
WHEREAS, the HOME Program provides funding to local communities to create decent,safe,and affordable
housing opportunities for low-income persons;and
WHEREAS, our community has received a total of$32,676,206 in CDBG funds since 1989 and$14,192,774
in HOME funds since 1994;and
WHEREAS, these funds have been used to revitalize neighborhoods through the following activities:streets,
sidewalks, drainage and park improvements; programs that assist low-income households in
maintaining safe, energy-efficient homes; homebuyer assistance programs; support of other
housing organizations that provide affordable rental housing;and support of our local non-profit
organizations as they provide much needed services in the community.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim this week
of April 10-14,2023 as
"NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK"
in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to recognize the special efforts of staff who
enhance lives and neighborhoods throughout our community with these programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the week of April 04,2023.
GERARD HUDSPETR MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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