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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, House District 76, located in Fort Bend County, is a |
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diverse, culturally rich, and economically vibrant region of almost |
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200,000 Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Nearly 78 percent of the district's population |
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identifies as non-Anglo, making it one of the most ethnically |
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diverse in Texas, and the district is home to a significant number |
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of Asian, Black, and Hispanic residents who contribute greatly to |
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its multicultural character; and |
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WHEREAS, The thriving communities of House District 76 |
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include the cities of Sugar Land, Richmond, Stafford, and Meadows |
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Place as well as unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, each |
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playing a vital role in the growth and economic development of the |
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district; and |
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WHEREAS, Students residing in House District 76 are served by |
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several outstanding school districts, including the Fort Bend |
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Independent School District, Lamar Consolidated Independent School |
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District, and Stafford Municipal School District, which are all |
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dedicated to providing a high-quality education and preparing the |
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area's future leaders for success; and |
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WHEREAS, Coupled with its small businesses, House District |
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76's robust health care, technology, and education sectors are key |
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contributors to job creation and economic vitality that benefit |
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both the local community and Texas at large; and |
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WHEREAS, The district boasts a highly educated workforce, |
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with close to 46 percent of residents holding a bachelor's degree or |
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higher; a large percentage of the district's population is employed |
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in the professional services, education, health care, and |
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technology sectors, reinforcing the state's standing as a leader in |
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innovation and economic opportunity; and |
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WHEREAS, House District 76 Day at the State Capitol provides |
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an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and |
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unique character of the district, to promote awareness of its |
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dynamic communities, and to advocate for policies that support its |
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continued growth and prosperity; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 31, 2025, as House District 76 |
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Day at the State Capitol and commend the residents, business |
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leaders, educators, and community advocates of House District 76 |
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for their dedication to making Texas a stronger and more inclusive |
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state. |