R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Throughout its history the State of Texas has 1-2 maintained a commitment to the principle of protecting private 1-3 property, and since 1920, members of the Texas Association of 1-4 REALTORS have supported this vital principle; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Each day, REALTORS provide valuable professional 1-6 services that enable their fellow Texans to buy, sell, lease, 1-7 develop, and manage real estate in a knowledgeable and confident 1-8 manner; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, Texas REALTORS have worked 1-10 diligently within the regulatory process to promote and raise their 1-11 business practices, and the term "REALTOR" has come to stand for 1-12 competence, fairness, and integrity; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The 45,000 members of the Texas Association of 1-14 REALTORS have consistently supported responsible government as well 1-15 as the entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our state's 1-16 economy, and they are indeed worthy of special recognition at this 1-17 time; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby recognize March 17, 1999, as REALTOR 1-20 Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to 1-21 members of the Texas Association of REALTORS on the occasion of 1-22 their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, 1-23 That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Texas 1-24 Association of REALTORS as an expression of high regard by the 2-1 Texas House of Representatives. Staples _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 421 was adopted by the House on March 17, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House