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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan is |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 6, 2013, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to welcome these distinguished representatives from a |
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valued partner in international commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the world's oldest oil producers, Azerbaijan |
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maintains strong ties to the Lone Star State through the energy |
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industry; the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic has |
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operations in Houston, and the many Texas-based companies operating |
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in Azerbaijan include such major corporations as Exxon Mobil |
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Corporation, Halliburton Company, and KBR, Inc.; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2012, nearly a quarter of all U.S. exports to |
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Azerbaijan came from Texas, including more than $120 million in |
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machinery, chemicals, fabricated metal products, and electronics; |
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in turn, Azerbaijani exports to Texas, mostly mineral fuels and |
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oils, exceeded $36 million; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the Republic of Azerbaijan |
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have long enjoyed a dynamic and mutually beneficial economic |
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relationship, and this vibrant trade alliance will continue to |
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enhance prosperity and make important contributions to the global |
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economy in the years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the delegation from Azerbaijan to Texas |
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and extend to its members sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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rewarding visit to this state. |