Seventy-five years ago, Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Federal Housing Administration, revolutionizing housing industry standards and consumer protection, and setting the stage for homeownership through affordable housing.

In 2008 alone, more the 18,000 Oregon families chose FHA financing, representing a financial commitment of more than $3.2 billion.

Therefore, the Oregon State Housing Council and Oregon Housing and Community Services hereby recognizes and honors these noted accomplishments by proclaiming June 27, 2009, as the 75th Anniversary of the FHA.

The State Housing Council consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to be immediately effective for the unexpired term.