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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 2007, the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce has |
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promoted a close working relationship between businesses in the |
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Lone Star State and in Israel; and |
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WHEREAS, The TICOC was established by the governor's office, |
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the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, and business leaders in |
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every major city in Texas; a private, nonprofit business |
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organization, its mission is to foster the development of economic |
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linkages between Texas and Israel; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, trade between Texas and Israel has |
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become increasingly important, with Texas exports to Israel growing |
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by more than 20 percent between 2011 and 2012; the Texas-Israel |
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chamber works to expand market opportunities through a wide range |
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of programs and activities, including its Bridge Building |
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Networking Event, which draws nearly 1,000 business leaders and |
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decision makers each year, and its Cleanovation expo, which |
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highlights emerging technology in water, sustainable energy, and |
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the automotive field; and |
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WHEREAS, Strong commercial relationships between Texas and |
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Israel result in more robust economies and lead to greater |
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cross-cultural understanding, and the Texas-Israel Chamber of |
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Commerce plays a vital role in encouraging and supporting these |
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mutually beneficial connections; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Texas-Israel |
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Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions and extend to |
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the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |