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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 579
 1-3           WHEREAS, Throughout its history the State of Texas has
 1-4     maintained a commitment to the principle of protecting private
 1-5     property, and since its creation in 1920, the Texas Association of
 1-6     REALTORS and its members have supported this vital principle; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Each day, REALTORS provide valuable professional
 1-8     services that enable their fellow Texans to buy, sell, lease,
 1-9     develop, and manage real estate in a knowledgeable and confident
1-10     manner; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Over the years, Texas REALTORS have worked diligently
1-12     within the regulatory process to promote and raise their business
1-13     practices, and the term "REALTOR" has come to stand for competence,
1-14     fairness, and integrity; and
1-15           WHEREAS, One of the many things separating REALTORS from
1-16     all real estate licensees is their adherence to a strict code of
1-17     ethics ensuring consumers that they will be treated fairly and
1-18     professionally; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The more than 50,000 members of the Texas Association
1-20     of REALTORS have consistently supported responsible government as
1-21     well as the entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our
1-22     state's economy, and they are indeed worthy of special recognition
1-23     at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     77th Legislature, hereby recognize March 27, 2001, as REALTOR
 2-3     Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
 2-4     to members of the Texas Association of REALTORS on the occasion
 2-5     of their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
 2-7     prepared for the Texas Association of REALTORS as an expression
 2-8     of high regard by the Texas Senate.
 2-9                                              Carona, Staples, Wentworth
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on March 27, 2001.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate
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2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate
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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate