SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the San Antonio Chapter of Associated General
  Contractors of America on the grand occasion of the chapter's 100th
  anniversary, which will be celebrated on November 16, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, The largest and oldest construction trade
  association in the United States, Associated General Contractors
  of America was established in 1918 to protect the interests of
  the hard-working men and women in the building construction
  industry; today, it includes more than 33,000 firms across the
  nation; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1923, the San Antonio Chapter of the
  association is one of the 12 building chapters in the state under
  the auspices of the Texas Building Branch, which facilitates
  relations between the chapters and state government entities and
  organizes friendly award competitions for association members; and
         WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter serves 270 member firms in
  19 counties throughout South Texas and has made significant
  contributions to communities in the region through the
  construction of parks, hotels, stores, offices, schools,
  churches, hospitals, and military facilities and through its
  support of children's organizations, nonprofits, and local bond
  campaigns aimed at improving city life and public education; and
         WHEREAS, In its mission to continuously advance commercial
  construction through education, networking, and advocacy, the
  chapter empowers its members to meet the needs of their
  communities and to foster collaboration among industry leaders,
  professionals, and businesses that allows communities to grow,
  thrive, and shape their futures; and
         WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter has been recognized by its
  parent organization and by the Texas Society of Association
  Executives for its outstanding community service work and for its
  dedication to preserving natural sites and city parks; the
  chapter has for 100 years contributed to creating a more
  beautiful and prosperous San Antonio community, and this
  outstanding organization is truly deserving of special
  recognition for its many contributions to communities throughout
  South Texas and to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the San Antonio
  Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America on its 100th
  anniversary and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable
  centennial celebration and for continued success in the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on November 21, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate