SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 792
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic
  Development District for 50 years of outstanding service to the
  citizens of Deep East Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In November of 1966, 55 local government leaders
  gathered to address the growth and development opportunities in
  Deep East Texas and the quality of life of residents; they began
  the process of creating the Deep East Texas Economic Development
  District, and the Honorable Charles Wilson was unanimously
  elected temporary chair and president of the newly formed
  organization; the district's first office opened in 1967; and
         WHEREAS, In 1972, the district adopted the name of Deep East
  Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District;
  the organization serves as a regional planning commission for the
  Deep East Texas region, which consists of Angelina, Houston,
  Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San
  Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler Counties; and
         WHEREAS, Over the last 50 years, the work of the Deep East
  Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District
  has contributed greatly to the economic success of the 12-county
  region and has continually improved the quality of life for
  residents; and
         WHEREAS, On May 25, 2017, the council is initiating a
  year-long anniversary celebration at its annual Membership and
  Awards Luncheon; the organization has had a positive impact on
  the services and environment of Deep East Texas and is indeed
  deserving of recognition for helping the region and its residents
  to thrive; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Deep East
  Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District
  for contributing to the vitality of East Texas and the state and
  extend to them congratulations on the organization's 50th
  anniversary; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
  organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 16, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate