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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council and the Association of |
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Chemical Industry of Texas are sponsoring Texas Chemicals Day at |
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the State Capitol on February 26, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The chemical industry directly employs more than |
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75,000 people in Texas; it also employs indirectly some half a |
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million Texans, including contractors, suppliers, distributors, |
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and other support personnel; in addition, it contributes to the |
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state's economy by paying over $1 billion in state and local taxes |
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and more than $6 billion in salaries and benefits; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is the nation's largest chemical producer, and |
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chemicals are the Lone Star State's top export; the $35 billion in |
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chemicals exported from Texas each year represents more than 20 |
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percent of the state's total exports; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council was organized in 1953 and |
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holds the distinction of being the country's first trade |
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association representing the common interests of industry members |
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at the state level; ACIT includes manufacturers and suppliers |
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working as a united industry; both TCC and ACIT address such issues |
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as energy policy, environmental protection, taxes, and workforce; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A vital component in myriad consumer items, |
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chemicals are used in the manufacture of such diverse products as |
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airplanes, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, computers, electronics, |
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clothing fibers, solar panels, light bulbs, and high-performance |
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building materials, and Texas Chemicals Day promotes awareness |
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about the importance of chemistry and chemical products in our |
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everyday lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2009, as Texas Chemicals |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the Texas |
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Chemical Council and the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas |
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for a memorable and successful event. |
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Smith of Harris |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 624 was adopted by the House on |
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February 25, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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