SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 803

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Public Policy Foundation was established on May 26, 1989, in San Antonio; the organization moved its headquarters to Austin in 2002 and celebrated the opening of its current Congress Avenue office in 2015; and

WHEREAS, For 30 years, the foundation has provided research and analysis to officeholders and citizens while promoting liberty, opportunity, and prosperity; its annual policy orientation conference draws policymakers and influential leaders from across the country; and

WHEREAS, The foundation initiated the Right on Crime movement, which has fundamentally changed criminal justice reform in Texas and other states and has served as a model for federal criminal justice reform; the organization has advocated the principles of a conservative Texas budget, and it has consistently promoted the Texas model of low taxation, limited regulation, and personal freedom; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Public Policy Foundation provides training ground for leaders throughout the state and across the nation, and it is fitting that it receive recognition at this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the management and staff of the Texas Public Policy Foundation on their commitment to public service and extend to them congratulations on the organization's 30th 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.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate