H.R. No. 292
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin,
  Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus make up the Northeast
  Texas Regional Alliance; and
         WHEREAS, Sharing many significant social and economic
  characteristics, the member counties of the coalition are united in
  their efforts to further the vitality and prosperity of the region;
  and
         WHEREAS, The coalition's rural counties are an important
  transportation gateway, and the organization is dedicated to
  keeping freight moving, advancing rural broadband, and stimulating
  opportunities for innovation; in addition, the alliance
  facilitates cooperation in all areas of regional and workforce
  planning, supporting the retention and creation of jobs, as well as
  increased opportunities for education; and
         WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, the alliance advocates for
  area colleges and universities and for the parks and trails that
  enhance the quality of life in the region; it also promotes careful
  stewardship of monetary and natural resources; and
         WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is helping to make
  Northeast Texas an even stronger and more vibrant place to live and
  work, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the alliance for its
  essential contributions; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2023, as Northeast Texas
  Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
  visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
  memorable stay in Austin.
 
  VanDeaver
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 292 was adopted by the House on March
  1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House