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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 313
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join |
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the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in the joyous |
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celebration of Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol March 1 |
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through 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 |
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Southeast Texas formed by the cities of Beaumont, Orange, and |
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Port Arthur, have come to Austin to meet with elected officials |
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and representatives of various state agencies to express |
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appreciation for work already done on behalf of the region and to |
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discuss with lawmakers additional opportunities to strengthen |
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the state and their respective communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Orange and Jefferson County residents have |
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gathered for this and other special events and activities in |
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order to work together effectively and cohesively for the good of |
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their region and the great State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, To that end, the chambers of commerce of Beaumont, |
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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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the Counties of Jefferson and Orange, along with their respective |
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cities, other taxing entities, business organizations, and the |
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community at large to recognize the needs and concerns of the |
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entire citizenry with its great diversity and varying |
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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 these counties have made great strides to recover and |
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continue with more than $15 billion in industrial expansion and |
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growth devoted to supplying the energy needs of the State of |
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Texas and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The distinctive cultural and historic |
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contributions of this proud region are highlighted by numerous |
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museums and tourist attractions and are matched only by the |
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region's economic contributions, featuring America's Energy |
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Gateway, the deepwater ports and terminals of the Sabine-Neches |
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Waterway, Lamar University, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar |
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State College--Port Arthur, and the Lamar Institute of |
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Technology, and many other assets, which significantly impact |
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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 who are here today for their dedication and |
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commitment to their communities and the state; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 1 through 3, 2009, as Golden |
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Triangle Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's visitors to |
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Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of the Golden Triangle as a memento of this special |
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occasion. |
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Williams, Huffman |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 2, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |