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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 816
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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 |
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the world, with more than 300 component organizations in the |
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United States and abroad, including 17 chapters in Texas, |
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combining to represent the interests of over 80,000 members; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Architects, organized in |
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1939, serves as the state component of the American Institute of |
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Architects, representing the interests of more than 6,500 |
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members; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas architects have 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 to help create |
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attractive, safe, functional public and private spaces; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas architects provide crucial stewardship of |
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the great architectural and historic treasures of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, With their unique education and training in |
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sustainable design, Texas architects employ thoughtful and |
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ecologically mindful design solutions to have a positive impact |
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on the state's natural and built environments; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout the history of the State of Texas, |
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architects have played a vital role in envisioning, designing, |
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and building the public and private spaces that people occupy |
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daily, be it to live, learn, work, worship, heal, or gather as a |
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proud community of Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 4, 2009, as Architect |
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Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Texas Society of Architects as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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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 May 4, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |