Sentences with phrase «community opportunity passed»

On Thursday December 8, 2011, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity passed H.R. 2446, the «RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011» by voice vote.

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Having the chance open my own studio and be supported by the wonderful Pure Barre community was too great of an opportunity to pass up!

«If you have been a person of color and you stood out on the sidewalk and a taxi passed you by, if you are someone that is trying to figure out how to make ends meet from our communities, and «I just need a job to make sure I have an opportunity for my family,» if I'm just trying to figure out how to have more justice in my communities, that's why you stand on the side of Uber,» he said.

He recognizes the missed opportunity when 421a was passed because he believes that the benefits will go to the wealthy and well - connected because there are no «set asides» for the disability community and supportive housing.

Diversity in the workplace means that many of those who have previously been simply passed over or intentionally denied the opportunity to serve will now have the chance to use their talents towards building our communities and the Empire State.

It would truly be a tragedy to see this opportunity pass our community by and see local tax dollars continue to be siphoned off into other communities to pay for addiction treatment for our own residents, neighbors, friends and family members.

«It has been an honor to have worked with local officials to get this law passed through the State Legislature so that the transfer of these 131 acres of parkland can be completed, offering greater recreational opportunities not only to the residents of the Town of Newstead and the Village of Akron, but for all of the residents of the surrounding communities,» said State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer.

If the initiative passes, the district «will take the opportunity to discuss the measure and determine the direction most appropriate for our community,» she said.

Each of them passes the test of being easy to understand and implement, especially with sustained focus and opportunities for teachers to practice and refi ne them in professional development and in team - based professional learning communities.

In order to not let this opportunity pass us by, education and community leaders will need to continue working together to establish a new way of getting things done that is grounded in authentic and meaningful dialogue and transparent decision making that is focused on maximizing every resource available to ensure the success of kids.

And when he came out west with a teaching position, the opportunity to live in a black community and breed horses was too good to pass up, even if he'd never really been able to afford the mortgage and the upkeep.

And don't forget to also check with legislative organizations in your community for opportunities to help pass pet store bans.

At the same time Westbahn will also be the first private railway company to join the Eurail Group railway community in January, offering Eurail Pass holders the opportunity to enjoy its high - speed services between Salzburg and Vienna.

In 1994, legislation was passed to designate Martin Luther King Day as a Day of Service — to encourage people to use the federal holiday as an opportunity to give back to their communities.

In 1994, legislation was passed to create Martin Luther King Day as a day of Service — to encourage citizens to use the federal holiday as an opportunity to give back to their communities.

We also call on Governor Deval Patrick and the legislature to pass the Clean Energy Commonwealth Bill (HB 2935), which would create a community empowerment fund to assist communities and workers by protecting the local tax base and providing worker assistance and retraining opportunities when a coal plant retires.

Anyone would be a fool to pass on this opportunity to live in such a great community.

In addition to having passing encounters with other executives and influential people, it's important to get involved with local organizations and / or clubs within your field that not only better the community or your industry but offer opportunities to regularly interact with associates who can help you find great employment opportunities.

In 2000, the General Assembly expanded this opportunity by passing an additional law (RSMo 67.1775.1) to include a voter - approved sales tax to establish a Community Children's Services Fund.

Before I close, the Chief has asked me to pass on his appreciation for the way in which the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation has embraced this opportunity and worked so positively with Air Force to create this Memorandum of Understanding.