SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the members of the Independent Electrical Contractors
of Texas to the State Capitol and to give thanks to this prominent 
organization for its many contributions to the citizens and 
businesses of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A voluntary association of electrical 
contractors, their employees, and electrical industry support 
companies, the Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas has 
been a symbol of quality in the Texas electrical industry for 
over 40 years; the association strives to ensure the success of 
all contractors in the state through communication, guidance, 
training, and leadership; and
	WHEREAS, The association is proud of its efforts to support 
the education and training of apprentices, journeymen, and 
master electricians, and it enthusiastically promotes 
apprenticeship, the longtime practice of on-the-job education; 
and
	WHEREAS, The organization coordinates the efforts of local 
chapters so that a unified agenda can be presented when it 
addresses issues affecting the entire industry; the association 
also promotes the betterment of all Texas businesses in the 
electrical industry; and
	WHEREAS, The leadership and support of the Independent 
Electrical Contractors of Texas played a vital role during the 
78th Legislative Session in the passage of the Texas Electrical 
Safety and Licensing Act, further strengthening its longtime


commitment to the health and safety of those working in a 
dangerous profession, as well as helping to safeguard the life, 
health, and property of Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby salute the Independent Electrical 
Contractors of Texas and declare March 2, 2005, Independent 
Electrical Contractors Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas as an expression 
of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 2, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate