78R5567 JH-D

By:  Villarreal                                                   H.R. No. 315



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On February 27-28, 2003, the American Institute of 
Architects in San Antonio is hosting the Pan American Federation of 
Architect Associations International Conference, and it is a 
pleasure to welcome conference participants to the Lone Star State; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Pan American Federation of Architect 
Associations meets twice a year in North, Central, and South 
America; the alternating location brings conference participants 
to the United States roughly every five years; and
	WHEREAS, This year, some 16 to 20 countries will send their 
top architects to the conference to discuss the latest issues in 
international trade as it relates to architectural practice, 
practice standards, and educational standards; specifics on 
licensing and reciprocity are also slated to be addressed during 
the two-day event; and
	WHEREAS, Men and women around the globe have benefited from 
advancements in architecture, and it is a pleasure to welcome some 
of the industry's leaders to the Lone Star State as they look toward 
the future in this ever-changing field; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Pan American Federation of 
Architect Associations 2003 International Conference and extend a 
warm welcome to Texas and sincere best wishes to all those 
associated with the conference; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Pan American Federation of Architect Associations 
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.