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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 291
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join |
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the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in recognizing |
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February 25 through 27, 2007, as Golden Triangle Days at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 300 visitors from throughout the |
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Golden Triangle formed by the cities of Orange, Beaumont, and |
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Port Arthur have come to Austin to meet with elected officials |
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and representatives of various state agencies to express |
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appreciation for work already done on behalf of the region and |
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to make requests for further assistance to help strengthen |
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their respective communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange County residents have |
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gathered for this and other special events and activities |
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in order to work together effectively for the good of all |
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Southeast Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, To that end, the chambers of commerce of Beaumont, |
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Bridge City, Groves, Nederland, Orange, Port Arthur, Port Neches, |
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and Vidor have combined forces to identify and address relevant |
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issues common to the region; and |
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WHEREAS, The area's chambers of commerce work closely with |
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the counties of Jefferson and Orange, along with their respective |
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cities, other taxing entities, business organizations, and the |
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community at large, to recognize the needs and concerns of the |
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entire citizenry, with its great diversity and varying |
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socioeconomic levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange Counties were devastated by |
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Hurricane Rita on September 24, 2005, but have made great strides |
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toward recovery; the area is currently experiencing industrial |
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expansion and growth due to its usefulness in supplying the |
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energy needs of the state of Texas and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The cultural, historical, and economic contributions |
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of this proud region to our state are many; Lamar University, |
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Lamar State College-Orange, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, |
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and the Lamar Institute of Technology provide excellent |
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educational opportunities for our citizens, and the |
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Sabine-Neches ship channel, with its deep water ports, and |
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the region's many other assets contribute significantly to |
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economic development presently taking place within the state; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Jefferson and Orange Counties have |
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been building a vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a |
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pleasure to recognize the public-spirited citizens from the |
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Golden Triangle for their dedication and commitment to their |
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communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby proclaim February 25 through 27, 2007, |
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Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's |
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visitors to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of the Golden Triangle as an expression of esteem |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Williams, Janek |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 26, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |