SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343

	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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 8, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate