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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, |
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Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus make up the Northeast |
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Texas Regional Coalition; and |
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WHEREAS, Sharing many significant commonalities, the members |
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of the coalition have united to encourage each other as they strive |
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together for progress throughout all of Northeast Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition's rural counties are a vital |
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transportation gateway, and the organization is dedicated to |
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keeping freight moving, advancing rural broadband, and stimulating |
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opportunities for innovation; in addition, it cooperates in all |
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areas of regional and workforce planning and supports the retention |
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and creation of jobs, as well as opportunities for education; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, the coalition advocates |
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for the colleges and universities and the parks and trails that |
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enhance quality of life; it also promotes careful stewardship of |
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monetary and natural resources; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is helping to make |
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Northeast Texas an even more attractive destination for visitors |
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and an even better place in which to live and work, and it is indeed |
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fitting to recognize it for its contributions; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2017, as Northeast Texas |
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Regional Coalition Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
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visit to Austin. |