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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Real Estate Councils of Texas was formed in 2008 |
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to serve as an industry resource and to enhance the role of real |
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estate within the state's economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing a need for statewide representation, |
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real estate professionals from across Texas have formed a |
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coalition to educate the public on issues that affect the industry |
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and to advocate in behalf of the industry; the founding members are |
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the Real Estate Councils of San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, as well |
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as the Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, the Houston Real |
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Estate Council, and Houstonians for Responsible Growth; the Real |
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Estate Councils of Texas represents the state's major markets, and |
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its mission is to serve as the unified voice of the real estate |
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development industry of Texas and to establish a statewide economic |
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footprint; and |
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WHEREAS, By working together, the members of the Real Estate |
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Councils of Texas hope to ensure that the public becomes aware of |
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the significant impact the industry has on the state's economy; in |
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2007, the real estate industry provided approximately $3.8 billion |
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in state tax revenue and generated more than $270 billion in total |
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economic activity; moreover, it contributed $76.8 billion in labor |
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income and produced 1.75 million total jobs; and |
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WHEREAS, The well-being of Texas residents depends on |
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economic prosperity throughout the state, and professional |
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organizations like the Real Estate Councils of Texas are working to |
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keep Texas moving forward on its path to a bright future; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Real Estate Councils of Texas for |
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its service to the real estate industry and contributions to the |
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Texas economy and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Real Estate Councils of Texas as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |