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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the San Antonio Chapter of Associated General |
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Contractors of America on the grand occasion of the chapter's |
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100th anniversary, which will be celebrated on November 16, 2023; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The largest and oldest construction trade |
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association in the United States, Associated General Contractors |
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of America was established in 1918 to protect the interests of |
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the hard-working men and women in the building construction |
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industry; today, it includes more than 33,000 firms across the |
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nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1923, the San Antonio Chapter of the |
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association is one of the 12 building chapters in the state under |
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the auspices of the Texas Building Branch, which facilitates |
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relations between the chapters and state government entities and |
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organizes friendly award competitions for association members; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter serves 270 member firms |
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in 19 counties throughout South Texas and has made significant |
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contributions to communities in the region through the |
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construction of parks, hotels, stores, offices, schools, |
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churches, hospitals, and military facilities and through its |
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support of children's organizations, nonprofits, and local bond |
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campaigns aimed at improving city life and public education; and |
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WHEREAS, In its mission to continuously advance commercial |
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construction through education, networking, and advocacy, the |
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chapter empowers its members to meet the needs of their |
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communities and to foster collaboration among industry leaders, |
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professionals, and businesses that allows communities to grow, |
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thrive, and shape their futures; and |
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WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter has been recognized by |
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its parent organization and by the Texas Society of Association |
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Executives for its outstanding community service work and for its |
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dedication to preserving natural sites and city parks; the |
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chapter has for 100 years contributed to creating a more |
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beautiful and prosperous San Antonio community, and this |
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outstanding organization is truly deserving of special |
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recognition for its many contributions to communities throughout |
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South Texas and to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the San Antonio |
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Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America on its 100th |
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anniversary and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable |
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centennial celebration and for continued success in the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |