R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is indeed proud
 1-2     to welcome members of the Independent Electrical Contractors of
 1-3     Texas to the State Capitol and to pay tribute to this worthy
 1-4     organization for its contributions to the Lone Star State; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A voluntary association of electrical contractors,
 1-6     their employees, and electrical industry support companies, the
 1-7     Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas has for more than four
 1-8     decades been a symbol of quality in the Texas electrical industry;
 1-9     the organization endeavors to ensure the success of all electrical
1-10     contractors in the state through communication, guidance, training,
1-11     and leadership; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The association actively supports the education of
1-13     apprentices, journeymen, and master electricians, and it eagerly
1-14     promotes the practice  of apprenticeship, a longtime practice of
1-15     on-the-job education; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The state coalition coordinates the efforts of local
1-17     chapters so that a unified agenda may be presented when it
1-18     addresses issues affecting the entire industry; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas
1-20     promotes the betterment of Texas businesses and it is appropriate
1-21     that the organization be honored at this time; now, therefore, be
1-22     it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby salute the Independent Electrical Contractors of
 2-1     Texas and extend warmest best wishes to the members of its
 2-2     delegation on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol;
 2-3     and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for the Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas as an
 2-6     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 430 was adopted by the House on March
         6, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House