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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 350
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk for his |
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leadership and loyal service to his country; and |
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Ron Kirk was named to the |
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cabinet-level position by President Barack Obama and confirmed |
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by the United States Senate in 2009; as United States Trade |
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Representative, he serves as the president's principal trade |
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advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Under Ambassador Kirk's leadership, the office's |
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trade policy has included a new focus on assisting America's |
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small and medium-sized businesses, and the nation has benefited |
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from increased enforcement of existing trade agreements; and |
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WHEREAS, He also helped to secure a landmark agreement |
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with Korea that offers more access for United States |
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automotive manufacturers; the agreement with Korea is expected |
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to support at least 70,000 American jobs in goods trade alone, |
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increase exports of agricultural products for American farmers |
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and ranchers, and open Korea's $560 billion services market to |
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American companies; and |
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WHEREAS, Ambassador Kirk is leading efforts to intensify |
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engagement with Colombia and Panama and resolve the outstanding |
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issues related to trade agreements with those nations as soon as |
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possible this year; and |
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WHEREAS, He is playing a leading role in helping the |
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administration advance policies that will help American workers, |
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businesses, and families through trade agreements that support |
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job creation and fuel our country's economic recovery; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Ambassador Ron Kirk for his |
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outstanding leadership and his many contributions to this state |
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and our nation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Ambassador Kirk as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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West, Ellis, Watson |
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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 February 23, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |