SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 628

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the people of Dallas and Ellis Counties and Texans across the state in celebrating April 10, 2013, as Best Southwest Partnership Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The Best Southwest Partnership was established by the chambers of commerce of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster to promote economic development and educational attainment in the area through collaborative marketing and legislative efforts; the communities of Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Wilmer have joined the founding cities to support these important goals; and

WHEREAS, The partnership combines the strength of public-private alliances, the ability to work alongside other groups, and a recognition of the unique contributions of each individual community, and its spirit of cooperation gives its members a competitive advantage in attracting business opportunities to the region; and

WHEREAS, The partnership's core initiatives include transportation, education, legislation, health care, and planning for progress; it is truly deserving of recognition for the enduring impact it has had on the region's growth and prosperity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby welcome the delegation from the Best Southwest Partnership to Austin and extend to them best wishes for a productive and memorable Best Southwest Partnership Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 10, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate