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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the North Texas Commission, which is celebrating 50 |
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years of civic advocacy, education, and collaboration in the |
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Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1971, the North Texas Commission |
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was chartered as a nonprofit corporation to help develop and |
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market the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the |
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greater North Texas region; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the commission copyrighted the term |
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"Metroplex" as a regional marketing moniker in 1972, and they |
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continued to represent the interests of the region after the |
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airport opened in 1974; over the years, the commission has played |
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an integral role in vital regional developments in such areas as |
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public transportation, air quality, and water resources; in |
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2009, the organization launched Leadership North Texas, which |
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has brought together the talents of emerging regional leaders who |
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have gone on to become esteemed regional advocates; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the North Texas Commission helps address |
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the region's greatest challenges through the work of experts |
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serving in both staff and board roles; these dedicated |
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professionals provide resources to help market the region and |
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create a unified plan for advocacy at the state and federal |
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levels; all who contribute to the success of the North Texas |
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Commission can reflect with pride on the organization's |
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exemplary service in the Metroplex; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize the members, |
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staff, and partners of the North Texas Commission for their |
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commitment to service to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and for |
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helping to ensure that North Texas remains an excellent place in |
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which to live and do business; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |