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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the San Antonio chapter of the National Association of |
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Women in Construction as it observes Women in Construction Week |
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March 3 through 9, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The San Antonio chapter is one of nearly 140 |
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chapters nationwide and is among the largest in the country; its |
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members include general contractors, architects, project |
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managers, and suppliers, all of whom will celebrate the 55th |
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anniversary of the San Antonio chapter this August; and |
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WHEREAS, Women in Construction Week was established to |
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increase the profile of this vital segment of the industry and to |
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share resources among women in the business; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction |
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began in 1953 in Fort Worth; originally a network for 16 charter |
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members, it has become a national force that today champions the |
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nearly 800,000 women who work in American construction; and |
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WHEREAS, The San Antonio chapter works tirelessly to carry |
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out the mission of this esteemed organization; its activities |
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promote opportunity for its members and create awareness of the |
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varied roles women play in the construction industry, and its |
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leaders strive to ensure parity and deserved recognition for |
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these dedicated women; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the San Antonio chapter of the |
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National Association of Women in Construction and extend to its |
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members best wishes for Women in Construction Week; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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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 February 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |