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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since it was organized on April 13, 1857, the |
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American Institute of Architects has grown to become the largest |
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and most influential professional association for architects in the |
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world, with more than 300 component organizations in the United |
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States and abroad, and over 80,000 members; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Architects, organized in 1939, |
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serves as the AIA state component for Texas architects who are |
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members of the organization's 17 local chapters, and represents the |
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interests of their more than 6,500 members; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas architects have long played a significant role |
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in developing and enhancing the state's quality of life; applying |
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building technology and design innovation, they help create |
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attractive, safe, and functional public and private spaces for |
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people to occupy; and |
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WHEREAS, These esteemed professionals also provide crucial |
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stewardship of our great architectural and historic treasures; and |
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WHEREAS, With their unique education and training in |
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sustainable design, Texas architects benefit the state's built and |
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natural environment with thoughtful and ecologically mindful |
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design solutions; 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 May 4-8, 2009, as Architecture Week |
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and acknowledge the important role that Texas architects play in |
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envisioning, designing, and building the public and private spaces |
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that we occupy daily to live, learn, work, worship, heal, and gather |
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in as a community of proud Texans; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas Society of Architects and its members as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |