Former Astros player recognized for helping tenants by waiving 2 months rent during pandemic

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 8: Outfielder Michael Bourn #21 of the Houston Astros looks on from the field during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 8, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Astros 5-4. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) (George Gojkovich, 2011 George Gojkovich)

HOUSTON – Former Astros player Michael Bourn is being recognized after helping his tenants by waiving tenants’ rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

Commissioner Adrian Garcia presented Bourn with a resolution for his generosity and kindness. Bourn, who owns several affordable income apartment complexes, decided to waive rents for 60 to 70 tenants for April and May.

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“Everybody is in this together, everybody is losing money; and I knew I had to do something for my tenants. Some people don’t even have a place to sleep in, so knew this needed to be done,” Bourn said.

Watch Bourne’s remarks during the honoring:


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