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: