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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 685
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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 |
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2007 national convention, which is being held May 3 through 5 in |
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San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized on April 13, 1857, the American |
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Institute of Architects has grown to become the largest and most |
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influential professional association for architects in the |
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world; more than 300 component organizations in the United States |
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and abroad, including 17 chapters of the Texas Society of |
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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 |
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welcoming public spaces, and they provide crucial stewardship of |
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our great architectural and historic treasures; and |
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WHEREAS, In honor of its sesquicentennial, the American |
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Institute of Architects has developed "Blueprint for America," a |
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comprehensive community service program that encourages members |
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of the profession to work collaboratively with local government |
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officials, business leaders, and citizens to identify |
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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 |
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educational opportunities on the topic of sustainable design; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, With their vision, dedication, and skill, |
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architects benefit communities across Texas and the |
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United States, and it is a pleasure to welcome these esteemed |
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professionals to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th 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 American Institute of Architects as an |
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expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Brimer |
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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 April 12, 2007. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |