By Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 799 76R14392 BE-D 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.