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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The American Institute of Architects has |
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contributed to the nation's heritage and vitality for 150 years, |
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and members are celebrating this remarkable milestone at their 2007 |
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national convention, which is being held May 3-5 in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized on April 13, 1857, the AIA has grown to |
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become the largest and most influential professional association |
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for architects in the world; more than 300 component organizations |
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in the U.S. and abroad, including 17 chapters of the Texas Society |
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of Architects, combine to represent the interests of over 80,000 |
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members; and |
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WHEREAS, Architects have long played a significant role in |
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developing and enhancing the quality of life in cities throughout |
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the country; applying building technology and design innovation, |
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they help create visually attractive, safe, livable, and welcoming |
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public spaces, and they provide crucial stewardship of our great |
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architectural and historic treasures; and |
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WHEREAS, In honor of its sesquicentennial, the AIA has |
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developed "Blueprint for America," a comprehensive community |
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service program that encourages members of the profession to work |
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collaboratively with local government officials, business leaders, |
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and citizens to identify neighborhoods in need of improvement; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 20,000 industry professionals are |
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expected to attend the 2007 National Convention and Design |
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Exposition in San Antonio; centered around the theme, "Growing |
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Beyond Green," the conference will feature a variety of educational |
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opportunities on the topic of sustainable design; and |
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WHEREAS, With their vision, dedication, and skill, |
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architects benefit communities across Texas and the U.S., and it is |
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a pleasure to welcome these esteemed professionals to the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the American Institute of |
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Architects on its sesquicentennial and extend to all those |
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associated with the organization sincere best wishes for a |
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productive and enjoyable convention; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the AIA as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |