SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 814

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Brazos Valley Council of Governments on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Brazos Valley Council of Governments is a multipurpose, voluntary organization established by and for the local governments of the Brazos Valley Region of Texas; and

WHEREAS, The council represents a geographic area that consists of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington Counties, and it serves more than 315,000 residents; and

WHEREAS, For the last five decades, the council has been a clearinghouse for regional data and information; any individual, city, county, or agency can make inquiries to the council for information in areas such as demographics, the workforce and labor market, solid waste and recycling, homeland security issues, transportation, and services for seniors; and

WHEREAS, The staff and administrators at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments serve as resources through which local governments in the region can cooperatively identify public needs and go on to improve the quality of life for residents of all seven counties; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments for their exemplary service on behalf of the citizens of the Brazos Valley Region and extend to all congratulations on the council's 50th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate