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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the United Kingdom is visiting the |
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State Capitol on February 20, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The United Kingdom shares a special relationship |
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with the Lone Star State developed over many years of cooperation |
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and through the cultivation of mutual interests; companies from the |
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UK represent the single largest group of foreign investors in |
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Texas, employing some 70,000 state residents through businesses |
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such as Atkins and the Weir Group; and |
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WHEREAS, British investors are currently promoting the |
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establishment of a free trade agreement between the United States |
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and the European Union, and a report from the financial analysis |
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firm The Perryman Group suggests that such an agreement could spur |
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job growth in Texas and further enhance the state's economy; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas takes pride in its partnership |
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with the United Kingdom, and citizens look forward to welcoming |
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future opportunities from across the Atlantic; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as United Kingdom |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere best |
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wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the delegation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |