By Carter                                              H.R. No. 754
         76R13174 JHS-F                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Internet has become an increasingly important
 1-2     force in the economy of the United States and Texas, bringing
 1-3     revolutionary change to our communications and commerce; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, In 1996, the Internet and associated high-tech
 1-5     industry generated more than 343,000 jobs with a total payroll
 1-6     estimated at $17.2 billion in Texas, making those related business
 1-7     ventures the number one employer in the state; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The Internet and its growth will have profound
 1-9     implications on the future of Texas and its people, transcending
1-10     traditional technology development and marketplace impacts; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The American Legislative Exchange Council and the
1-12     U.S. Internet Council are jointly sponsoring an Internet Workshop
1-13     at the DoubleTree Guest Suites in Austin on April 27 and 28 for
1-14     members of the Texas Legislature to examine and discuss public
1-15     policy issues and concerns surrounding this revolutionary
1-16     technology; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A panel of experts from throughout the nation will
1-18     come to Austin to share the latest advancements on this dynamic new
1-19     frontier, including contemporary developments in other states; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Texas faces numerous issues related to the Internet,
1-21     such as security encryption, electronic authorization, taxation,
1-22     privacy, and viruses; and
1-23           WHEREAS, All members of the legislature, as well as
1-24     interested parties from the private sector, are urged to take
 2-1     advantage of this unique opportunity and be in attendance for these
 2-2     workshops on the afternoon of April 27 and the morning of April 28;
 2-3     now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby recognize April 26-30, 1999, as Texas Internet
 2-6     Week and encourage all Texans to learn more about this pervasive
 2-7     new force for the future of our state.