79R5072 BJM-F

By:  Deshotel                                                     H.R. No. 242



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 
the citizens of Jefferson County in the joyous celebration of 
Jefferson County Days at the State Capitol February 13-15, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, More than 250 visitors from throughout Southeast 
Texas have come to Austin to meet with elected officials and 
representatives of various state agencies to express appreciation 
for work already done in behalf of the region and to make requests 
for further assistance to help strengthen their respective 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, Jefferson County residents have gathered for this 
and other special events and activities in order to work together 
effectively and cohesively for the good of all Southeast Texas; and
	WHEREAS, To that end, the chambers of commerce of Beaumont, 
Groves, Nederland, Port Arthur, and Port Neches have combined 
forces to form the Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce 
Legislative Response Team, through which the chambers may identify 
and address relevant issues as a region; and
	WHEREAS, The Jefferson County Chambers of Commerce 
Legislative Response Team works closely with the County of 
Jefferson, along with their respective cities, other taxing 
entities, business organizations, and the community at large to 
recognize the needs and concerns of the entire citizenry with its 
great diversity and varying socioeconomic levels; and
	WHEREAS, Jefferson County is currently experiencing 
significant industrial growth and development, as well as retail 
and other commercial investments, making up a substantial portion 
of industrial development presently taking place within the state; 
and
	WHEREAS, The people of Jefferson County have been building a 
vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a pleasure to 
acknowledge the public-spirited citizens from Southeast Texas here 
today for their dedication and commitment to their communities; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 13-15, 2005, as Jefferson 
County Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's visitors to 
Austin.