SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 816
         WHEREAS, Since it was organized on April 13, 1857, the
  American Institute of Architects has grown to become the largest
  and most influential professional association for architects in
  the world, with more than 300 component organizations in the
  United States and abroad, including 17 chapters in Texas,
  combining to represent the interests of over 80,000 members; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Architects, organized in
  1939, serves as the state component of the American Institute of
  Architects, representing the interests of more than 6,500
  members; and
         WHEREAS, Texas architects have played a significant role
  in developing and enhancing the state's quality of life, applying
  building technology and design innovation to help create
  attractive, safe, functional public and private spaces; and
         WHEREAS, Texas architects provide crucial stewardship of
  the great architectural and historic treasures of the state; and
         WHEREAS, With their unique education and training in
  sustainable design, Texas architects employ thoughtful and
  ecologically mindful design solutions to have a positive impact
  on the state's natural and built environments; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout the history of the State of Texas,
  architects have played a vital role in envisioning, designing,
  and building the public and private spaces that people occupy
  daily, be it to live, learn, work, worship, heal, or gather as a
  proud community of Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby recognize May 4, 2009, as Architect
  Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the Texas Society of Architects as an expression of high regard
  from the Texas Senate.
 
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 4, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate