LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION urging the New York State Congressional deleg-
ation to amend and then pass the Public Housing Equal Treatment Act

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to urge the New York
State Congressional delegation to amend and then pass the Public Housing
Equal Treatment Act; and
WHEREAS, The Public Housing Equal Treatment Act will help resolve the
ongoing housing crisis in New York City by increasing funding for public
housing; and
WHEREAS, Allowing all of the New York City Housing Authority's public
housing developments to receive direct assistance from the federal
government will help to stabilize public housing in New York City by
ensuring an equitable amount of money; and
WHEREAS, The Public Housing Equal Treatment Act will introduce a
steady and dedicated funding stream into 21 properties currently operat-
ing without one, allowing residents to feel safe in their homes, and
improving the quality of life for tenants in all the Authority's public
housing developments; and
WHEREAS, The Public Housing Equal Treatment Act will ensure that the
Authority's community centers provide for job training opportunities and
that elderly/youth programs stay open; that vital repairs are completed
in a timely manner; and that critical public housing is maintained in
New York City for the long run; and
WHEREAS, Public Housing Authorities in areas of the State outside of
New York City would also benefit by receiving direct assistance from the
federal government; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the New York State Congressional delegation be and
hereby is respectfully memorialized by this Legislative Body to amend
the Public Housing Equal Treatment Act to have it apply statewide and
that funds be allocated equitably to New York City and other areas of
the State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the New York State Congressional delegation be and
hereby is respectfully memorialized by this Legislative Body to pass the
Public Housing Equal Treatment Act, as amended; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to each member of the Congressional delegation from the State of
New York.