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