SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 752

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the National Association of Chemical Distributors and welcome its leaders on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol on May 18, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The National Association of Chemical Distributors was established in 1971 and is an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners; the member companies formulate, blend, repackage, store, and market products for more than 750,000 customers; and

WHEREAS, The association aims to be the premier authority for chemical distribution in the United States, to strive for excellence in its Responsible Distribution Program, to advocate sound government policies, and to promote the continuous improvement of member companies; and

WHEREAS, The nearly 450 member and affiliate companies of the association represent more than 85 percent of the chemical distribution capacity in the nation and 90 percent of the industry's gross revenue; and

WHEREAS, The National Association of Chemical Distributors benefits from the outstanding leadership of its president, Eric Byer, and its chairman, Mat Brainerd; the association is committed to ensuring best practices in the industry, and it is indeed deserving of recognition for its contributions to the industry in Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the leaders of the National Association of Chemical Distributors and all who play a role in its valuable services and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association 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 May 11, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate