R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in recognizing the Lone Star members of the American Chemical
 1-3     Society (ACS), for their significant contributions to Texas indeed
 1-4     merit special legislative recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The American Chemical Society has for many years
 1-6     committed its resources to increasing the public's understanding of
 1-7     chemistry, bringing its expertise to state and national debates;
 1-8     with more than 158,000 members, the ACS is well-equipped to provide
 1-9     resources, information, and technical assistance for a variety of
1-10     complex issues; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The Texas members of this prominent organization
1-12     play a key role in our state's economic growth and prosperity;
1-13     advances in science and technology are indispensable to ensuring
1-14     the continuation of that prosperity and vital to our general
1-15     well-being; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The ACS is dedicated to maintaining economic
1-17     competitiveness,  to education and research objectives, and to
1-18     environmental and workforce protection, and it is a great pleasure
1-19     to take this opportunity to honor those involved with this notable
1-20     group; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby recognize the Texas members of the American
1-23     Chemical Society for their tremendous efforts in behalf of a better
1-24     Texas and extend to all those associated with this worthy
 2-1     organization warmest best wishes for continued success and
 2-2     happiness; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for the Texas division of the ACS as an expression of high
 2-5     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                             Jones of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 799 was adopted by the House on May
         3, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House