1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 417 1-2 WHEREAS, Throughout its history the State of Texas has 1-3 maintained a commitment to the principle of protecting private 1-4 property, and since 1920, members of the Texas Association of 1-5 REALTORS have supported this vital principle; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Each day, REALTORS provide valuable professional 1-7 services that enable their fellow Texans to buy, sell, lease, 1-8 develop, and manage real estate in a knowledgeable and confident 1-9 manner; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Over the years, Texas REALTORS have worked 1-11 diligently within the regulatory process to promote and raise 1-12 their business practices, and the term "REALTOR" has come to stand 1-13 for competence, fairness, and integrity; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The 45,000 members of the Texas Association of 1-15 REALTORS have consistently supported responsible government as well 1-16 as the entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our state's 1-17 economy, and they are indeed worthy of special recognition at this 1-18 time; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 76th Legislature, hereby recognize March 17, 1999, as REALTOR 1-21 Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome 1-22 to members of the Texas Association of REALTORS on the occasion 1-23 of their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-1 prepared for the Texas Association of REALTORS as an expression 2-2 of high regard by the Texas Senate. 2-3 Carona 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on March 17, 1999. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate