86R22530 ST-D
 
  By: Burrows H.R. No. 1069
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Tri Global Energy is marking the 10th anniversary of
  its founding in 2019, and this occasion provides a fitting
  opportunity to recognize the company's significant contributions
  to renewable wind energy development in Texas, the nation's leader
  in wind energy; and
         WHEREAS, Headquartered in Dallas, Tri Global Energy was
  created in 2009 by Lubbock native John Billingsley to address the
  growing demand for clean and sustainable energy by harnessing the
  natural, renewable resources of the wind and sun; and
         WHEREAS, Today, TGE is the top developer of utility-scale
  wind energy projects in the state and ranks fourth in the U.S.; with
  initiatives across Texas, as well as in New Mexico, Nebraska, and
  Illinois, the company commenced construction of over 1,000
  megawatts and achieved commercial operations of over 228 megawatts
  in 2018, a record for Tri Global Energy; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling energy needs, Tri Global
  is dedicated to advancing the environmental and economic
  development of the towns, counties, and school districts where it
  operates; to this end, the company builds strong partnerships with
  landowners, communities, and corporate industry investors, helping
  to generate funds from tax revenue and royalties and to create local
  jobs; and
         WHEREAS, By investing in innovative energy sources for
  current and future generations, Tri Global Energy is playing a
  critical role in furthering the prosperity of the Lone Star State,
  and it is a pleasure to join in celebrating this momentous milestone
  in its history; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of Tri Global
  Energy and extend to John Billingsley and his company sincere best
  wishes for continued success with their important work of renewable
  wind energy development; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.