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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the Province of Québec in |
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Canada share a deep and enduring friendship rooted in mutual values |
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and strong economic ties; and |
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WHEREAS, Boasting the second-largest GDP in the United |
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States, Texas is Québec's top commercial partner in the nation, |
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with major economic hubs in Houston, Dallas, and Austin; the state |
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also serves as one of the province's fastest-growing markets, |
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particularly in sectors such as aerospace, energy, biomedical, IT |
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and artificial intelligence, and creative industries; in addition, |
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Canada is the state's second-largest trading partner, and in 2022, |
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trade between Texas and Canada totaled $71.3 billion; and |
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WHEREAS, The Québec Government Office in Houston works to |
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promote the province's interests throughout the South Central |
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region of the United States, which includes Texas, Louisiana, |
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Oklahoma, and Arkansas; the office supports the areas of business, |
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investment, government institutions, education, culture, the |
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advancement of the French language, and the Francophonie; and |
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WHEREAS, In April 2025, Québec's minister for the economy, |
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Christopher Skeete, met with state leaders at the Texas Capitol and |
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the offices of Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Governor Greg |
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Abbott; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas and Québec have demonstrated a steadfast |
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commitment to promoting innovation and prosperity, and they have |
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benefited immeasurably from their vibrant partnership; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the longstanding relationship between the |
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Province of Québec and the State of Texas and express support for |
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deepening cooperation in areas of shared interest. |