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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A coalition of civic-minded Texans is gathering in |
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Austin on March 23, 2015, to discuss transportation policy on |
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Toll-Free Texas Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Combining their dedicated efforts, the members of |
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three associations are advocating for the construction of new roads |
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that will not require drivers to pay tolls; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom is a nonprofit |
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organization committed to educating the public about the tolling of |
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roads, the implications of comprehensive development agreements, |
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and the use of eminent domain; in years past, TURF helped stop the |
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proposed Trans-Texas Corridor and was instrumental in securing a |
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moratorium on public-private partnership road contracts; and |
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WHEREAS, Eagle Forum, founded by Phyllis Schlafly, has been |
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at the forefront of the pro-family movement since 1972; its |
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endeavors have garnered substantial local and national media |
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coverage, and they have been recognized by presidential |
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administrations; the organization promotes individual liberty, |
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respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and |
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private enterprise; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the largest constitutional conservative |
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citizen organizations in Texas, Grassroots America-We the People |
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supports limited government, personal responsibility, |
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good citizenship, traditional family values, and the free market |
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system; it works closely with state and national policy groups and |
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think tanks, and it is networked with more than 300 conservative |
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groups across the country; and |
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WHEREAS, The continued prosperity of the Lone Star State |
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depends on an effective transportation system, and concerned |
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citizens have a vital role to play in the discussions surrounding |
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this matter; 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 23, 2015, as Toll-Free Texas Day |
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at the State Capitol and commend all those involved for their civic |
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engagement. |
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Sanford |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1347 was adopted by the House on April |
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16, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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