ms. kosmas: mr. speaker, i yield myself two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for two minutes. ms. kosmas: mr. speaker this bipartisan resolution supports the goals and ideals of national home ownership month and reaffirms congress' commitment to helping working families fulfill a fundamental part of the american dream. importantly this resolution recognizes the vital role that home ownership plays together with safe and affordable rental housing in building strong communities and families and it affirms the central role responsible home ownership plays in our economic recovery. i hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this resolution to send a message to the american that creating fair and responsible home ownership opportunities requires commitment and cooperation and that washington is up to the challenge. mr. speaker, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves her time. the gentleman from california. >> mrr speaker, i yie