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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Robstown Area Development |
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Commission are marking the organization's 20th anniversary in 2015; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In October 1995, the Robstown Economic Development |
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Commission and the city's chamber of commerce merged to form the |
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Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC), a nonprofit |
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corporation dedicated to promoting economic growth and stability in |
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the region; the commission is led by 5 public directors and 14 |
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directors elected from among its general membership; and |
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WHEREAS, The RADC has several standing committees that carry |
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out the commission's goals: the Economic and Community Development |
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Committee strives to attract new businesses, assists with |
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development projects, and maintains a business retention and |
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expansion program; responsible for functions typically provided by |
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a chamber of commerce, the Membership Services and Programs |
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Committee explores ways to cultivate and retain members and holds |
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ribbon cuttings to welcome new businesses; the Legislative Affairs |
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Committee coordinates with the local, county, state, and federal |
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governments, secures grants for the community, and works on |
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transportation and infrastructure issues; and |
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WHEREAS, Furthermore, the RADC encourages patronage of local |
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motels and restaurants and hosts several community events that |
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bring visitors to the Robstown area, including Cottonfest, the |
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Nueces County Junior Livestock Show, and the Christmas Lights |
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Parade; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to enhancing the business environment and |
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the quality of life in northwestern Nueces County, the Robstown |
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Area Development Commission contributes to its community in myriad |
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ways, and the outstanding organization indeed merits special |
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recognition for its achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Robstown |
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Area Development Commission and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |