By Davila H.R. No. 787 74R12296 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the participants of the 1995 MEX-TEX Conference, which will be held 1-3 during Cinco de Mayo Week, May 3-6, 1995, in Houston; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The conference will provide an outstanding forum for 1-5 the discussion of public works and infrastructure issues as it 1-6 brings together governors, mayors, and public works leaders from 1-7 both sides of the Mexico-Texas border; and 1-8 WHEREAS, One of the main topics of discussion will be public 1-9 works projects taking place in the United States, Canada, and 1-10 Mexico as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and 1-11 a keynote of the conference will be the proposed Mexico to Canada 1-12 transportation corridor; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The conference will focus on planning, construction, 1-14 and maintenance of public works infrastructure, as well as routine 1-15 management of public works facilities in Mexico and Texas; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Hosted by award-winning City of Houston engineer 1-17 Jimmie Schindewolf, the event features a number of prominent 1-18 speakers, including Governor George W. Bush, the governors of the 1-19 states of Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico, Mayor Bob Lanier of 1-20 Houston, Mayor Jesus Hinojosa Tijerina of Monterrey, Mexico, Port 1-21 of Houston managing director George Williamson, and an expert on 1-22 the proposed superhighways, HNTB Corporation's Richard Ridings; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The conference offers its participants an 1-24 unparalleled learning opportunity, as public works experts will 2-1 address several vital issues in "break-out" sessions, including 2-2 diverse public works technology, market development, 2-3 communications, environmental mandates, international 2-4 transportation, and advertising sign ordinances; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Beginning with a colorful "Fiesta en el Mercado," 2-6 the conference promises to be a highly informative and memorable 2-7 event for all participants and will offer a banquet, technical 2-8 exhibition, lively marching band performances, and a tour of the 2-9 renowned Houston Ship Channel on the "Sam Houston" yacht; and 2-10 WHEREAS, The 1995 MEX-TEX Conference provides an exceptional 2-11 opportunity for leaders on both sides of the Mexico-Texas border to 2-12 meet and discuss issues vital to the health and prosperity of the 2-13 region, and it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to 2-14 honor all those associated with the conference for their hard work 2-15 and dedication; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby honor the 1995 MEX-TEX Conference in Houston and 2-18 extend to all its participants and organizers best wishes for a 2-19 productive and enjoyable session; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the 1995 MEX-TEX Conference as an expression of high 2-22 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.