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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, |
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Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus make up the Northeast |
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Texas Regional Alliance; and |
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WHEREAS, Sharing many significant social and economic |
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characteristics, the member counties of the coalition are united in |
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their efforts to further the vitality and prosperity of the region; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition's rural counties are an important |
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transportation gateway, and the organization is dedicated to |
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keeping freight moving, advancing rural broadband, and stimulating |
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opportunities for innovation; in addition, the alliance |
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facilitates cooperation in all areas of regional and workforce |
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planning, supporting the retention and creation of jobs, as well as |
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increased opportunities for education; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, the alliance advocates for |
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area colleges and universities and for the parks and trails that |
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enhance the quality of life in the region; it also promotes careful |
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stewardship of monetary and natural resources; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is helping to make |
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Northeast Texas an even stronger and more vibrant place to live and |
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work, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the alliance for its |
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essential contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2023, as Northeast Texas |
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Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable stay in Austin. |