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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Regional Councils is |
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celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1973, TARC was formed by regional |
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councils of governments (COGs) to encourage cooperation and improve |
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coordination and communication in planning efforts at the local, |
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regional, and state levels; the association is made up of 24 |
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regional councils, and it supports its member agencies in their |
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work to enhance quality of life in their communities through |
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regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions; and |
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WHEREAS, The 24 regional councils are comprised of city, |
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county, and special district members, and they all work together to |
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implement cost-effective and results-oriented strategies that |
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address statewide and local needs on a regional scale; in addition, |
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the association provides vital policy and program support for state |
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and local leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, TARC enables its members to assist local governments |
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by sharing best practices, educating the public, and representing |
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councils before city, state, and federal agencies, as well as |
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legislative bodies; furthermore, its members work closely with |
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state and federal partners on a variety of projects that are vital |
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to the health and safety of Texas residents, including developing |
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regional emergency preparedness strategies, implementing services |
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and programs for the elderly, overseeing regional planning for |
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environmental issues, improving regional 911 systems, and |
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supporting community and economic development; TARC is governed by |
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a board of elected officials that includes county judges, |
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commissioners, mayors, and city council members from across the |
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state's COG regions; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of the past half century, the Texas |
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Association of Regional Councils has provided invaluable support to |
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its member councils and has greatly contributed to the betterment |
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of communities across the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to join in celebrating this significant milestone in the |
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organization's history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Texas |
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Association of Regional Councils and extend to all those associated |
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with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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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. |