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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Borderplex Alliance of El Paso has been honored |
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with the 2021 Economic Development Organization of the Year Award |
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from the International Economic Development Council; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable accolade is given annually to recognize |
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the top economic development organization from around the globe; |
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with more than 5,000 members, the nonprofit IEDC is the largest |
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entity of its kind and seeks to promote initiatives that increase |
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economic prosperity and development in communities of all sizes and |
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at every level of government; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of chief executive officer Jon |
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Barela, the Borderplex Alliance has helped create over 15,000 jobs |
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since 2013 while bringing in more than $1.2 billion in investments |
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to its service areas of El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and |
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Las Cruces, New Mexico; it has also assisted in establishing 4,000 |
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jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic; in 2020, the alliance was |
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instrumental in recruiting an Amazon fulfillment center and a |
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T.J. Maxx distribution center to El Paso, and it is developing a |
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strategy for electric vehicle production while competing for major |
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industrial projects in the aerospace and consumer electronics |
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manufacturing industries; and |
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WHEREAS, Among its services, Borderplex supports business |
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operations by arranging consultations with government leaders and |
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licensed professionals in the U.S. and Mexico; furthermore, the |
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alliance plans and coordinates location scouting, conducts site |
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selection analysis, and connects companies to vendors, suppliers, |
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and contract manufacturers; it also provides businesses with the |
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most current information related to climate, labor force, |
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infrastructure, taxation, and other relevant issues; and |
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WHEREAS, The Borderplex Alliance has helped contribute to the |
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economic vitality of the Lone Star State, and its receipt of this |
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prestigious recognition is a testament to its success and to the |
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significant role it plays in the El Paso community and beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the |
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Borderplex Alliance on being named the 2021 Economic Development |
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Organization of the Year by the International Economic Development |
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Council and extend to all those associated with the alliance |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Borderplex Alliance as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |