SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the North Texas Commission, which is celebrating 50
  years of civic advocacy, education, and collaboration in the
  Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1971, the North Texas Commission
  was chartered as a nonprofit corporation to help develop and
  market the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the
  greater North Texas region; and
         WHEREAS, Members of the commission copyrighted the term
  "Metroplex" as a regional marketing moniker in 1972, and they
  continued to represent the interests of the region after the
  airport opened in 1974; over the years, the commission has played
  an integral role in vital regional developments in such areas as
  public transportation, air quality, and water resources; in
  2009, the organization launched Leadership North Texas, which
  has brought together the talents of emerging regional leaders who
  have gone on to become esteemed regional advocates; and
         WHEREAS, Today, the North Texas Commission helps address
  the region's greatest challenges through the work of experts
  serving in both staff and board roles; these dedicated
  professionals provide resources to help market the region and
  create a unified plan for advocacy at the state and federal
  levels; all who contribute to the success of the North Texas
  Commission can reflect with pride on the organization's
  exemplary service in the Metroplex; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize the members,
  staff, and partners of the North Texas Commission for their
  commitment to service to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and for
  helping to ensure that North Texas remains an excellent place in
  which to live and do business; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 19, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate