HR 11
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-11
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-02-20: Read. Adopted. (Page 405.).)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
WHEREAS, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, dedicated his post-presidency to advancing humanitarian causes, including his unwavering commitment to affordable housing through his partnership with Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, President Jimmy Carter exemplified his steadfast belief that the power of service and volunteerism can transform lives and communities and acted as a strong voice and champion for affordable, decent housing for every American; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, the Carters joined Habitat volunteers in New York Citys Lower East Side to renovate an abandoned building in partnership with 19 low-income families in need of housing, which was to become the annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project; and
WHEREAS, The Carters support for Habitat for Humanitys global mission has created broad support for its work. The Carters efforts helped raise awareness of the critical need for decent and affordable housing in the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, President and Mrs. Carter have been referred to by many as Habitat for Humanitys most famous volunteers during the 35 years they helped build decent and affordable housing with the organization, personally hosting Habitat for Humanitys Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project through 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Carters brought the Carter Work Project to the State of California on four occasions: to San Diego in 1990, to Los Angeles in 1995 and 2007, and to the East Bay in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has touched lives around the world by inspiring more than 108,000 volunteers to help build, renovate, and repair 4,447 homes in 14 countries; and
WHEREAS, A core requirement to becoming a Habitat homeowner is an agreement to complete 500 volunteer hours in partnership with the local Habitat staff and volunteers, building the home you will purchase; at every build, President Carter worked alongside aspiring homeowners as well as corporate and community volunteers, people with different talents and one shared vision: making the dream of owning a home a reality; and
WHEREAS, In California, thousands of community leaders, volunteers, and donors across all regions have been inspired to join Habitat for Humanitys efforts; and
WHEREAS, Home ownership fosters stability, strengthens communities, increases educational outcomes for children, and builds generational wealth, addressing systemic inequities and creating pathways for families to thrive; and
WHEREAS, President Carters advocacy for affordable home ownership amplifies Californias ongoing efforts to uplift families and ensure all residents have access to home ownership; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly of the State of California takes great pride in honoring President Jimmy Carters legacy and his actions to build, preserve, and ensure affordable home ownership for all of Californias families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly of the State of California recognizes December 29, 2024, 2025, and each December 29 annually thereafter, as President Jimmy Carter Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, dedicated his post-presidency to advancing humanitarian causes, including his unwavering commitment to affordable housing through his partnership with Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, President Jimmy Carter exemplified his steadfast belief that the power of service and volunteerism can transform lives and communities and acted as a strong voice and champion for affordable, decent housing for every American; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, the Carters joined Habitat volunteers in New York Citys Lower East Side to renovate an abandoned building in partnership with 19 low-income families in need of housing, which was to become the annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project; and
WHEREAS, The Carters support for Habitat for Humanitys global mission has created broad support for its work. The Carters efforts helped raise awareness of the critical need for decent and affordable housing in the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, President and Mrs. Carter have been referred to by many as Habitat for Humanitys most famous volunteers during the 35 years they helped build decent and affordable housing with the organization, personally hosting Habitat for Humanitys Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project through 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Carters brought the Carter Work Project to the State of California on four occasions: to San Diego in 1990, to Los Angeles in 1995 and 2007, and to the East Bay in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has touched lives around the world by inspiring more than 108,000 volunteers to help build, renovate, and repair 4,447 homes in 14 countries; and
WHEREAS, A core requirement to becoming a Habitat homeowner is an agreement to complete 500 volunteer hours in partnership with the local Habitat staff and volunteers, building the home you will purchase; at every build, President Carter worked alongside aspiring homeowners as well as corporate and community volunteers, people with different talents and one shared vision: making the dream of owning a home a reality; and
WHEREAS, In California, thousands of community leaders, volunteers, and donors across all regions have been inspired to join Habitat for Humanitys efforts; and
WHEREAS, Home ownership fosters stability, strengthens communities, increases educational outcomes for children, and builds generational wealth, addressing systemic inequities and creating pathways for families to thrive; and
WHEREAS, President Carters advocacy for affordable home ownership amplifies Californias ongoing efforts to uplift families and ensure all residents have access to home ownership; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly of the State of California takes great pride in honoring President Jimmy Carters legacy and his actions to build, preserve, and ensure affordable home ownership for all of Californias families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly of the State of California recognizes December 29, 2024, and each December 29 annually thereafter, as President Jimmy Carter Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Feb 20, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Page 405.). |
| Feb 19, 2025 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (February 18). |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. Amended. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Introduced. |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: February 18, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:HR 11 (
Author:Aguiar-Curry) – As Amended Ver:February 11, 2025
SUBJECT: President Jimmy Carter Day.
SUMMARY: Recognizes December 29, 2025, and each December 29 annually thereafter, as President Jimmy Carter Day, to honor President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and his actions to build, preserve, and ensure affordable home ownership for all of California’s families. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, dedicated his post-presidency to advancing humanitarian causes, including his unwavering commitment to affordable housing through his partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
- For more than 35 years, President Jimmy Carter exemplified his steadfast belief that the power of service and volunteerism can transform lives and communities and acted as a strong voice and champion for affordable, decent housing for every American.
- President and Mrs. Carter have been referred to by many as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers during the 35 years they helped build decent and affordable housing with the organization, personally hosting Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project through 2019.
- The Carters brought the Carter Work Project to the State of California on four occasions: to San Diego in 1990, to Los Angeles in 1995 and 2007, and to the East Bay in 2013. Since 1984, the Carter Work Project has touched lives around the world by inspiring more than 108,000 volunteers to help build, renovate, and repair 4,447 homes in 14 countries.
- In California, thousands of community leaders, volunteers, and donors across all regions have been inspired to join Habitat for Humanity’s efforts.
- Home ownership fosters stability, strengthens communities, increases educational outcomes for children, and builds generational wealth, addressing systemic inequities and creating pathways for families to thrive.
- President Carter’s advocacy for affordable home ownership amplifies California’s ongoing efforts to uplift families and ensure all residents have access to home ownership.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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