SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 596

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Texas Chemical Council and the Association of 
Chemical Industry of Texas and to proclaim April 15 as Chemicals 
Day 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Chemicals Day 2003 is being sponsored by both 
organizations and is being held at the Austin Club; there will be 
a luncheon on the Capitol grounds, and industry representatives 
will spend the day familiarizing Texas legislators with topics 
affecting the chemical industry and providing them information 
about its positive impact on the state's economy; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council is a statewide trade 
association of chemical manufacturing facilities in the state; 
88 member companies produce vital products and provide 
employment for approximately 85,000 Texans at more than 200 
separate locations across the state; their combined economic 
activity supports approximately 450,000 jobs in the state; and
	WHEREAS, Organized in 1953, the Texas Chemical Council was 
the nation's first state trade association to represent the 
industry's common interests at the state level; over time, the 
council has expanded to represent the industry in health and 
safety issues, environmental protection, and energy policy; and
	WHEREAS, The Association of Chemical Industry of Texas, 
founded in 1983, represents a host of chemical companies, 
including basic chemical manufacturers, formulators, 
contractors, consultants, and suppliers; more than 400
companies and 2,000 individuals belong to the association; and
	WHEREAS, The chemical industry has ably served the needs of 
Texans and moved the state toward a bright and healthy economic 
future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby welcome the chemical industry 
delegation to the State Capitol and extend best wishes for
a successful occasion; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the representatives of this vital industry as an expression of 
esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 15, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate