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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Preservation Texas are gathering in |
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Austin on March 19, 2015, in celebration of Preservation Texas Day |
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at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, Preservation Texas advocates for |
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the state's historic resources, and it is dedicated to protecting |
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our material and cultural heritage, including places, buildings, |
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artifacts, and documents; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization also raises awareness |
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of the enormous economic benefits of conserving vital connections |
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to the past; a major industry, historic preservation creates jobs, |
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including well-paying positions for skilled craftspeople, and |
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encourages investment in smaller towns and in the historic |
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districts of larger cities; heritage tourism increases revenue |
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through higher property values as well as the collection of sales |
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taxes and hotel-motel taxes, and in 2013, preservation activities |
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in Texas generated more than $4.6 billion in state gross domestic |
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product and sustained over 79,000 jobs; and |
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WHEREAS, For three decades, Preservation Texas has united the |
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efforts of individuals and organizations devoted to safeguarding a |
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priceless heritage for future generations, and its endeavors have |
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contributed immeasurably to the vibrancy and prosperity of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 19, 2015, as Preservation Texas |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting organization |
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members sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay |
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in Austin. |