SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 449
         WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council and the Association of
  Chemical Industry of Texas are sponsoring Texas Chemicals Day at
  the State Capitol on March 9, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, The chemical industry directly employs more than
  70,000 people in Texas; it also employs indirectly some half a
  million Texans, including contractors, suppliers, distributors,
  and those who provide other support services; in addition, the
  industry contributes to the state's economy by paying over $1
  billion in state and local taxes and more than $6 billion in
  salaries and benefits; and
         WHEREAS, Texas is the nation's largest chemical producer,
  and chemicals are the Lone Star State's second-largest export;
  the $30.9 billion in chemicals exported from Texas last year
  represent more than 20 percent of the state's total exports; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council was organized in 1953
  and holds the distinction of being the country's first trade
  association representing the common interests of industry
  members at the state level; the Association of Chemical Industry
  of Texas includes manufacturers and suppliers working as a united
  industry, and both organizations address such issues as energy
  policy, environmental protection, taxes, and workforce; and
         WHEREAS, A vital component in myriad consumer items,
  chemicals are used in the manufacture of such diverse products as
  airplanes, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, computers,
  electronics, clothing fibers, solar panels, light bulbs, and
  high-performance building materials, and Texas Chemicals Day
  promotes awareness about the importance of chemistry and
  chemical products in our everyday lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 9, 2011, as Texas Chemicals
  Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the Texas
  Chemical Council and the Association of Chemical Industry of
  Texas for a memorable and successful event; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
  commemorate Texas Chemicals Day.
 
  Jackson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 7, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate