SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
  the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in the joyous
  celebration of Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol February
  28 through March 1, 2011; and
 
         WHEREAS, Hundreds of visitors from throughout the
  energy-rich and culturally unique region of Southeast Texas
  formed by the cities of Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur have
  come to Austin to meet with elected officials and representatives
  of state agencies to express appreciation for their actions on
  behalf of the region as well as to inform lawmakers of
  opportunities to further strengthen their respective
  communities; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange County residents have
  gathered for this and other special events and activities in
  order to work together for the good of their region and the great
  State of Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, To that end, the chambers of commerce from
  Beaumont, Bridge City, Groves, Nederland, Orange, Port Arthur,
  Port Neches, and Vidor have adopted unified positions on relevant
  business issues with a single voice; and
 
         WHEREAS, The area chambers of commerce work closely with
  the Counties of Jefferson and Orange, along with their respective
  cities, other taxing entities, business organizations, and the
  community at large to create a great business climate for the
  entire citizenry with its great diversity and varying
  socioeconomic levels; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange Counties continue to recover
  from Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008, and have made great
  strides with the more than $15 billion of industrial expansion
  and growth devoted to supplying the energy needs of the State of
  Texas and the nation; and
 
         WHEREAS, The distinctive cultural and historic
  contributions of this proud region are highlighted by numerous
  tourist attractions and are matched only by the region's economic
  contributions, featuring America's Energy Gateway, the deepwater
  ports of Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, and Sabine Pass, and the
  private terminals along the Sabine-Neches Waterway; Lamar
  University, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar State
  College--Port Arthur, and the Lamar Institute of Technology; and
  many other assets, which significantly impact the growth and
  health of the state; and
 
         WHEREAS, The people of Orange and Jefferson Counties have
  been building a vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a
  pleasure to acknowledge the public-spirited citizens from the
  Golden Triangle here today for their dedication and commitment to
  their communities and this great state; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas 82nd
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 28 through March 1, 2011,
  as Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's
  visitors to Austin; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol in 2011.
 
  Williams, Huffman
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 28, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate