SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490
         WHEREAS, Representatives of the Texas Chemical Council and
  the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas are gathering in
  Austin on March 27, 2013, for Texas Chemicals Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The chemical industry is a major engine of the
  Texas economy, with chemicals ranking among the state's leading
  exports; chemicals are used in the manufacture of an array of
  consumer goods ranging from home and vehicle building materials
  to food, clothing, electronics, and pharmaceutical products; and
         WHEREAS, Over 74,000 Texans are directly employed by the
  chemical manufacturing industry, and more than a half-million
  Texas jobs are sustained by chemical industry-related activity;
  in addition, chemical industry businesses bring more than $1
  billion into the state's economy each year through payment of
  state and local taxes; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1953, the Texas Chemical Council
  is a trade association of chemical manufacturing facilities in
  Texas; the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas, founded in
  1983, represents chemical manufacturers as well as suppliers,
  contractors, and other associated service companies; both
  organizations work to safeguard the economic vitality of the
  chemical manufacturing industry by addressing issues that affect
  its stakeholders; and
         WHEREAS, Chemical manufacturing has played a crucial role
  in the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and Texas
  Chemicals Day presents a fitting opportunity to raise awareness
  about the importance of chemistry and chemical products in our
  daily lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 27, 2013, as Texas Chemicals
  Day at the State Capitol and welcome all those visiting here
  today from the Texas Chemical Council and the Association of
  Chemical Industry of Texas.
 
  Hancock
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 27, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate