By Dunnam                                            H.C.R. No. 299
         77R17076 WMS-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, For the past century, the Central Texas Labor
 1-2     Council, AFL-CIO, has worked to benefit its membership, community,
 1-3     and fellowman and this respected entity's 100th anniversary truly
 1-4     merits special recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Chartered on October 31, 1901, the organization has
 1-6     grown to include 48 labor unions and its members have consistently
 1-7     devoted their energy and craftsmanship to creating a brighter, more
 1-8     prosperous future for all; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The Central Texas Labor Council has supported many
1-10     worthy causes during the course of its existence, including
1-11     education, charities, and relief efforts for those beset by
1-12     economic hardships and natural disasters, and its members have also
1-13     been active participants in the political process; and
1-14           WHEREAS, An organization which has long promoted duty to
1-15     one's country, the Central Texas Labor Council is distinguished by
1-16     the patriotic participation of its membership in defending the
1-17     United States during times of war; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Throughout its history, those associated with the
1-19     Central Texas Labor Council have been at the forefront of efforts
1-20     advancing the rights of working families and making the American
1-21     dream accessible to all, and it is indeed appropriate that they be
1-22     honored for their achievements; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-24     hereby commend the Central Texas Labor Council and its affiliated
 2-1     unions and members for service in the finest traditions of the
 2-2     State of Texas and extend to its membership sincere best wishes on
 2-3     the occasion of their organization's 100th anniversary; and, be it
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the Central Texas Labor Council, AFL-CIO, as an
 2-7     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and
 2-8     Senate.