By Hamric                                             H.C.R. No. 36
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-2     honor the many industrious Texans who make and distribute paint
 1-3     products across the Lone Star State by designating February 10,
 1-4     1999, as "Paint the Capitol Day"; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A significant aspect of our state's economy, the
 1-6     paint industry provides many manufacturing and retail jobs and
 1-7     needed tax resources for state and local governments; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In addition, a variety of emerging technologies are
 1-9     dependent on highly refined paints and coatings, and the oil and
1-10     chemical industries in Texas have benefited from use of their
1-11     products in paint; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The many dedicated members of the Texas Paint
1-13     Council provide a valuable service to the citizenry of Texas and it
1-14     is indeed appropriate that these Texans and their industry be
1-15     honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-17     hereby designate February 10, 1999, as "Paint the Capitol Day";
1-18     and, be it further
1-19           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-20     prepared for the Texas Paint Council as an expression of high
1-21     regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.