| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
|
|
WHEREAS, The counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, |
|
|
Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus make up the Northeast |
|
|
Texas Regional Alliance; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Sharing many significant social and economic |
|
|
characteristics, the members of the coalition have united to |
|
|
encourage each other as they strive together for progress |
|
|
throughout all of Northeast Texas; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The coalition's rural counties are a vital |
|
|
transportation gateway, and the organization is dedicated to |
|
|
keeping freight moving, advancing rural broadband, and stimulating |
|
|
opportunities for innovation; in addition, it cooperates in all |
|
|
areas of regional and workforce planning and supports the retention |
|
|
and creation of jobs, as well as opportunities for education; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, the coalition advocates |
|
|
for the colleges and universities and the parks and trails that |
|
|
enhance quality of life; it also promotes careful stewardship of |
|
|
monetary and natural resources; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is helping to make |
|
|
Northeast Texas an even more attractive destination for visitors |
|
|
and an even better place in which to live and work, and it is indeed |
|
|
fitting to recognize it for its endeavors; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
|
|
Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2019, as Northeast Texas |
|
|
Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
|
|
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
|
|
visit to Austin. |