R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 9, 1999, proud residents of the Richardson
 1-2     area will gather at the State Capitol for Richardson Telecom
 1-3     Corridor Legislative Day, and this noteworthy event furnishes an
 1-4     ideal opportunity to extol the virtues of this vital region of the
 1-5     state; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Located along the North Central Expressway and the
 1-7     George Bush Tollway, the Richardson Telecom Corridor is a
 1-8     commercial and industrial area that is home to more than 600 high
 1-9     technology and telecommunications firms, and the remarkable success
1-10     of these thriving businesses offers a glimpse into the future of
1-11     the Lone Star State's economy; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The fruitful collaboration between business and
1-13     government that characterizes the region is due in large part to
1-14     the committed efforts of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and its
1-15     affiliated organization, the Telecom Corridor Technology Business
1-16     Council (TBC); the first such group in Texas, the TBC is one of a
1-17     growing number of similar councils across the nation; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Richardson's high quality of life makes it an ideal
1-19     home to modern business; in addition to some of the state's best
1-20     schools and colleges, the city also boasts more than 1,000 acres of
1-21     park space, and the nationally known Wildflower Arts and Music
1-22     Festival and Cottonwood Arts Festival are apt reflections of the
1-23     area's rich cultural heritage; and
1-24           WHEREAS, The Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the area's
 2-1     technology firms have made the Richardson Telecom Corridor one of
 2-2     the showpieces of modern Texas, and they can take pride and
 2-3     satisfaction in their many accomplishments even as they look
 2-4     forward to the challenges and opportunities of years to come; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby recognize March 9, 1999, as Richardson Telecom
 2-8     Corridor Legislative Day and extend a warm welcome to the area's
 2-9     business and civic leaders visiting the State Capitol.
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                                                                      Madden
                                                                     Goolsby
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 244 was adopted by the House on March
         9, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House