SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 359
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  celebrate Texas Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol
  on March 29, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, An affiliate of the National Association of Home
  Builders, the Texas Association of Builders was founded in 1946
  as an organization dedicated to fostering a positive business
  environment for the housing industry; and
         WHEREAS, Representing over 758,000 jobs and nearly $72
  billion annually in the Texas economy, the Texas Association of
  Builders now includes 26 local associations and close to 10,000
  members; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Builders has established
  programs and initiatives including the Grassroots Advocacy and
  Action Center and the HOMEPAC political action committee to
  address issues that affect the housing industry, and the Texas
  Builders Foundation serves to promote charitable organizations
  and activities; and
         WHEREAS, Leaders in home building are recognized by the
  Texas Association of Builders by being inducted into the Texas
  Housing Hall of Honor and by being named as recipients of the Star
  Awards; industry members throughout the country attend the
  Sunbelt Builders Show, which is hosted by the association and is
  one of the industry's largest events in North America; and
         WHEREAS, Residential housing is essential to the state's
  growth and economy, and the members of the Texas Association of
  Builders are truly deserving of special recognition for their
  many contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as Texas
  Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol and extend to
  the organization's members best wishes for an enjoyable and
  productive visit and for continued success in the housing
  industry; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
  organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Creighton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 29, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate