By Junell                                            H.C.R. No. 152
       74R9256 PFG-D
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The continued vitality and prosperity of Texas rests
    1-2  largely on a strong, diversified state economy that can compete in
    1-3  both national and international markets; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, To this end, the Texas Economic Development Council
    1-5  was founded in 1961 to recruit new industry to Texas and to keep
    1-6  existing industry in the state by maintaining a favorable business
    1-7  climate; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Situated at the forefront of groups working on
    1-9  economic development issues and strategies, this exemplary
   1-10  organization provides its members with vital information,
   1-11  educational opportunities, and legislative services, while
   1-12  remaining attuned to the changing state of the Texas economy by
   1-13  keeping abreast of the many important issues facing professionals
   1-14  in the business community today; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The organization's 725 members represent a wide
   1-16  range of occupations, including doctors, lawyers, developers, real
   1-17  estate professionals, and civic leaders, who pool their collective
   1-18  knowledge and expertise to encourage positive business conditions
   1-19  and to foster new job growth and investment in our state; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Texas Economic Development
   1-21  Council has provided crucial leadership on economic development
   1-22  issues and its diligence has resulted in increased job growth and
   1-23  capital investment for the Lone Star State; in light of its
   1-24  significant achievements in this regard, this extraordinary group
    2-1  indeed merits special praise and recognition at this time; now,
    2-2  therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4  hereby honor the Texas Economic Development Council for more than
    2-5  three decades of outstanding contributions to our state's economic
    2-6  success; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for the Texas Economic Development Council as an
    2-9  expression of high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.