H.R. No. 679



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Throughout its history the State of Texas has 
maintained a commitment to the principle of protecting private 
property rights, and since its creation in 1920, the Texas 
Association of REALTORS® and its members have supported this vital 
principle; and
	WHEREAS, Each day, REALTORS® provide valuable professional 
services that enable their fellow Texans to buy, sell, lease, 
develop, and manage real estate in a knowledgeable and confident 
manner, while helping to preserve the free enterprise system and 
the right to own real property; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Texas REALTORS® have worked 
diligently within the regulatory process to promote and raise their 
business practices, and the term "REALTOR®" has come to stand for 
competence, fairness, and integrity; and
	WHEREAS, The more than 60,000 members of the Texas 
Association of REALTORS® have consistently supported responsible 
government as well as the entrepreneurial spirit that is the 
backbone of our state's economy; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary organization promotes professional 
development, research, and the exchange of information among its 
members, consumers, and government, and its members are indeed 
worthy of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2003, as REALTOR®
Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to 
members of the Texas Association of REALTORS® on the occasion of 
their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Association of REALTORS® as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Seaman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 679 was adopted by the House on April 
8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House