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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Best Southwest Partnership are |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 18, 2015, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize this notable organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Established 29 years ago by the Chambers of Commerce |
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of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster, and since |
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expanded to include the communities of Ferris, Balch Springs, Glenn |
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Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Wilmer, the |
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Best Southwest Partnership promotes enhanced economic development, |
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high educational attainment, legislative impact, and collaborative |
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marketing; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the partnership has worked on |
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numerous projects to better serve area residents and cultivate |
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regional identity; ventures include networking opportunities for |
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business leaders and elected officials, advocacy for the group's |
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"Rail, Reading, Revenue, and Roads" legislative platform, and |
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providing financial support for academic initiatives; and |
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WHEREAS, The outstanding cooperation demonstrated by |
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participants in the Best Southwest Partnership not only benefits |
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area businesses and education but also contributes to the vitality |
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of the cities served by the organization, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor this notable group; 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 18, 2015, as Best Southwest |
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Partnership Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes |
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to the delegation for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |