By: Granoff H.R. No. 620 73R9660 SRD-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In order to promote multilateral cooperation and to 1-2 contribute to amicable relations between Texas and the Republic of 1-3 Kazakhstan, representatives of the Kazakhstan Friendship and 1-4 Business Partnership Alliance meet with their Texas counterparts 1-5 two to four times each year to discuss issues of mutual importance, 1-6 and the Texas House of Representatives is pleased to welcome the 1-7 Kazakhstan delegation on the occasion of their visit to the 1-8 Capitol; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The people of Kazakhstan have worked hard to 1-10 overcome difficulties stemming from the dissolution of the Soviet 1-11 Union, and they have carefully nurtured their mineral- and 1-12 agricultural-based economy in an effort to integrate competitively 1-13 into the greater world economic system; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Embracing the prospects of increased productivity 1-15 and profit, Kazakhstan is actively developing its principal 1-16 commodities of oil, lead, copper, and other minerals; in support of 1-17 the recent strides made by this resilient country, business and 1-18 commercial leaders from Texas, desiring to encourage the 1-19 opportunity that exists for a unique social and economic 1-20 relationship with this dynamic nation, extol the noble changes 1-21 taking place throughout the Republic of Kazakhstan; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The visiting delegation of high-ranking authorities 1-23 is led by Gani Kasimov, who serves as chairman of the International 1-24 Affairs Office of the President of Kazakhstan; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Through the laudable efforts of the members of the 2-2 Kazakhstan Friendship and Business Partnership Alliance, a climate 2-3 favorable to increased trade and a heightened awareness of shared 2-4 social and cultural values is emerging between Texas and 2-5 Kazakhstan, and this mutually beneficial relationship will surely 2-6 continue to strengthen as our two lands form lasting ties of 2-7 friendship and cultural appreciation; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby welcome the members of the Kazakhstan Friendship 2-10 and Business Partnership Alliance on the occasion of their visit to 2-11 the Capitol and extend to the members of this outstanding group 2-12 warmest best wishes for a memorable stay in Texas; and, be it 2-13 further 2-14 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-15 for the members of the alliance as an expression of high regard by 2-16 the Texas House of Representatives.