SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 915

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, which occurred November 18, 2010; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission was first established as the Texas Liquor Control Board in 1935 after voters ratified an amendment repealing state prohibition; on November 18, 1935, the board held its first meeting in the governor's reception room of the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, On January 1, 1970, the Texas Liquor Control Board was renamed the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; today, it regulates more than 40,000 licensed businesses in Texas; it also encourages partnerships between the community and the alcoholic beverage industry and promotes education and voluntary compliance with the law with the goal of achieving responsible alcohol consumption and a safe Texas; and

WHEREAS, The 75th anniversary of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is truly an occasion worthy of celebration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the employees and members of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for their valuable work on behalf of the citizens of Texas and extend congratulations to all on the commission's 75th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate