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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the |
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Texas Lottery; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception on May 29, 1992, the Texas |
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Lottery has generated more than $25 billion for the State of Texas; |
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97 percent of lottery sales are returned to the state through |
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contributions to the Foundation School Program, the Texas Veterans |
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Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance, and other state |
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initiatives, as well as through prizes and retailer commissions, |
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bonuses, and incentives; to date, the lottery has provided more |
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than $20 billion to public education and over $74 million to Texas |
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veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, The lottery reached new heights in fiscal year 2016, |
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producing sales in excess of $5 billion and generating $1.39 |
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billion in state revenue; moreover, in recognition of the lottery's |
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responsible gaming initiatives, it was awarded Level 3 |
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certification in 2016 by the World Lottery Association; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2003, the Texas Lottery Commission joined the |
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Texas Alert System Network, and now each of the more than 17,000 |
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licensed lottery retailers statewide plays an important role in the |
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state's AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alert operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its continued success and growth, the Texas |
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Lottery has become a vital component of the state's economy, and |
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this occasion presents a welcome opportunity to recognize the |
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outstanding work of the Texas Lottery Commission; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Texas |
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Lottery and extend to all those affiliated with the Texas Lottery |
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Commission sincere best 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. |