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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2012 marked the 40th anniversary of the |
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creation of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its establishment by the city council in 1972, |
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the bureau has worked to foster economic growth in its North Texas |
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community by promoting Irving both as a prime location for |
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conferences and special events and as an exciting destination for |
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leisure travelers; the organization has played a vital role in |
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bringing more than a million visitors to Irving each year; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the bureau's efforts, more than $250 million |
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in hotel occupancy taxes has been reinvested in the community; the |
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funds have benefited the Irving Arts Center, the Jackie Townsell |
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Bear Creek Heritage Center, the Mustang Museum, the city's |
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archives, and the recently opened Irving Convention Center at Las |
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Colinas, which operates under the bureau's direction; capable of |
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accommodating groups of up to 4,000, the convention center has |
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garnered numerous awards for its elegant, innovative design; and |
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WHEREAS, During the past four decades, the Irving Convention |
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and Visitors Bureau has contributed significantly to the city's |
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development, and it is a pleasure to commend the members of the |
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bureau's staff and board, both past and present, for their vision, |
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leadership, and commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Irving |
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Convention and Visitors Bureau and extend sincere best wishes for |
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continued success to all those affiliated with this worthy group; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |