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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in the |
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celebration of Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol on March 1 |
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to 3, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 300 visitors from throughout the Golden |
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Triangle, the energy-rich and culturally unique region of Southeast |
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Texas formed by the cities of Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur, |
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have come to Austin to meet with elected officials and |
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representatives of various state agencies to express appreciation |
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for work already done on behalf of the region as well as to |
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communicate with lawmakers about opportunities to further |
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strengthen the state and its respective communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Orange and Jefferson Counties have |
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gathered for this and other activities in order to work together |
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effectively and cohesively for the good of their region and the |
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great State of Texas; to that end, the chambers of commerce of |
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Beaumont, Bridge City, Groves, Nederland, Orange, Port Arthur, Port |
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Neches, and Vidor have combined forces to identify and address |
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relevant issues with a single voice; and |
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WHEREAS, The area chambers of commerce work closely with |
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Jefferson and Orange Counties, along with their respective cities, |
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other taxing entities, business organizations, and the community at |
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large to recognize the needs and concerns of the entire citizenry |
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with its great diversity and varying socioeconomic levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Orange and Jefferson Counties were devastated by |
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Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008, just three years after |
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Hurricane Rita tore a similar path of destruction through the |
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region, but the counties have made great strides to recover and |
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continue with the $15 to $20 billion of industrial expansion and |
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growth devoted to supplying the energy needs of the State of Texas |
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and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The distinctive cultural and historic contributions |
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of this proud region are highlighted by numerous museums and |
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tourist attractions and are matched only by the region's economic |
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contributions featuring America's Energy Gateway, the deepwater |
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ports and terminals of the Sabine-Neches Waterway, Lamar |
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University, Lamar State College-Orange, Lamar State College-Port |
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Arthur, the Lamar Institute of Technology, and many other assets |
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that significantly affect the growth and health of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Orange and Jefferson Counties have |
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been building a vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a |
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pleasure to acknowledge the public-spirited citizens from the |
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Golden Triangle here today for their dedication and commitment to |
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their communities and our great state; 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 March 1 to 3, 2009, as Golden Triangle |
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Days at the State Capitol and warmly welcome the region's visitors |
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to Austin. |