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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Food & Fuel Association has diligently |
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represented the interests of its members for nearly 75 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1949 and based in Austin, the |
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association is dedicated to the advancement of the retail and |
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wholesale sectors of the state's oil and gas industry; its |
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membership includes businesses that process, transport, and sell |
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refined products made from crude oil; and |
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WHEREAS, TFFA champions businesses that own, operate, and |
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supply more than 12,000 convenience stores, truck stops, and |
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grocery stores; in addition, it advocates for fuel marketers that |
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distribute approximately nine billion gallons of gasoline and |
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diesel fuel annually, supplying motorists as well as commercial and |
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industrial customers; the organization further serves |
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manufacturers and vendors of equipment and services that support |
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the industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its current chair, Terry |
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Tesch, TFFA works to raise awareness of the industry's needs and |
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objectives; the organization assesses industry trends and helps |
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stakeholders navigate through market fluctuations; among many |
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services, it offers networking opportunities, development tools, |
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knowledge resources, and professional education and training; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Food & Fuel Association |
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play a vital role in the economy, and through the organization's |
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tireless efforts in their behalf, it is contributing significantly |
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to the continued prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Food & Fuel Association and |
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extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |