By Geren H.R. No. 430 77R8619 MDM-D 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.