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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 938
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Lumbermen's Association of Texas on the occasion of |
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its 125th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lumbermen's Association of Texas was founded |
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on May 15, 1886, at the Millett Opera House in Austin, and the |
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association is commemorating the 125th anniversary of its |
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founding at its annual convention in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, The association presently consists of |
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approximately 600 lumber and building material suppliers located |
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in or providing service in every county and over 200 cities and |
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towns in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The association is one of the largest regional |
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organizations of lumber and retail building material dealers in |
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the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the association's founding in 1886, the |
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state's population has increased from less than two million to |
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more than 24 million people; and |
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WHEREAS, During the past 125 years, the association and its |
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members have played a vital role in the remarkable growth and |
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development of this state; and |
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WHEREAS, It is appropriate that the Texas Senate recognize |
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this tradition of service; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the Lumbermen's Association of |
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Texas and its members on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the association as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Carona |
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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 May 16, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |