SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
	WHEREAS, Throughout its history the State of Texas has 
maintained a commitment to the principle of 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, One of the many things separating REALTORS® from 
all real estate licensees is their adherence to a strict code of 
ethics ensuring consumers that they will be treated fairly and 
professionally; and
	WHEREAS, The more than 73,000 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 its members are indeed 
worthy of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize April 12, 2005, 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 from the Texas Senate.
                                                  Carona, Brimer, Eltife,       
        Harris, Staples, Wentworth                                              





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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 12, 2005.



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   Secretary of the Senate