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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties are |
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gathering in Austin on February 28 through March 1, 2011, to |
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celebrate Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Hundreds of visitors from throughout this |
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energy-rich and culturally unique part of Southeast Texas have come |
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to Austin to express appreciation to elected officials and |
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representatives of state agencies and to inform lawmakers of |
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opportunities to further strengthen these communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange County residents have gathered |
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for this and other special events to work together for the good of |
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their region and of the State of Texas; to that end, the chambers of |
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commerce from Beaumont, Bridge City, Groves, Nederland, Orange, |
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Port Arthur, Port Neches, and Vidor have adopted unified positions |
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on relevant business issues; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to their respective cities, these |
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chambers of commerce work closely with the counties of Jefferson |
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and Orange, other taxing entities, business organizations, and the |
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community at large to create a thriving business climate for the |
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entire Golden Triangle, with its great diversity and varying |
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socioeconomic levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange Counties continue to recover |
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from Hurricanes Rita and Ike and to make great strides toward |
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industrial expansion devoted to supplying the energy needs of the |
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state and nation; and |
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WHEREAS, This proud region's distinctive contributions to |
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the history and culture of Texas are highlighted by numerous |
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tourist attractions and matched only by its contributions to the |
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economy; known as America's Energy Gateway, the area is home to the |
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deepwater ports in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, and Sabine Pass; |
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it is also home to such fine educational institutions as Lamar |
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University, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar State College--Port |
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Arthur, and the Lamar Institute of Technology, as well as many other |
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assets that significantly affect the growth and economic health of |
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the state; and |
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WHEREAS, The forward-looking people of the Golden Triangle |
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are building a vibrant future, and these public-spirited citizens |
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indeed merit special commendation for their diligence and |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 28 through March 1, 2011, as |
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Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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participants sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful |
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stay in Austin. |
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Hamilton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 558 was adopted by the House on |
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February 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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