81R27481 JGH-D

By: Chisum H.R. No. 1584

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The High Ground of Texas is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2009, and this occasion presents a fine opportunity to celebrate the goals and achievements of this noteworthy organization; and

WHEREAS, Developed in 1988, the High Ground is a regional marketing coalition dedicated to creating economic opportunity in West Texas by bringing new industry and prosperity to the region; and

WHEREAS, The coalition's 75 members include cities and communities ranging in population from less than 5,000 to more than 250,000, as well as counties, regional utilities, chambers of commerce, and economic development corporations; and

WHEREAS, High Ground provides a variety of invaluable services to businesses interested in investing in West Texas, including location and site information, demographic data, access to funding sources, and information on community tax incentives; and

WHEREAS, Skillfully led by executive director Lorie Vincent, the coalition is supported by a 15-person board made up of Foundation Members, Gold Members, Council of Governments representatives, and eight at-large members; and

WHEREAS, For two decades, the High Ground of Texas has actively worked to encourage growth and opportunity for the citizens and communities of West Texas, and it is a pleasure to commend the members of the coalition for their contributions to furthering the prosperity of this vital region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the High Ground of Texas on its 20th anniversary and extend to its members and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of great regard by the Texas House of Representatives.