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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures is |
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celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1975, the National Conference of |
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State Legislatures has evolved over the past half-century to become |
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the premier organization dedicated to serving state and territorial |
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legislators and legislative staff; it was created from the merger |
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of three organizations, each committed to the idea that legislative |
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service is one of democracy's worthiest pursuits; and |
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WHEREAS, NCSL is a bipartisan organization with the threefold |
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mission to advance the effectiveness, independence, and integrity |
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of state legislatures, to foster interstate communication and |
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cooperation, and to ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice at |
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the federal level; and |
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WHEREAS, Our nation's state legislatures are America's |
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laboratories of democracy, and they have continually shown that |
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they are the bodies best equipped to tackle emerging challenges |
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impacting their citizens; moreover, they serve as forums where |
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representatives from different backgrounds and communities can |
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come together and find common ground for the benefit of their |
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constituents; and |
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WHEREAS, NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided |
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critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous review |
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of complex issues confronting our communities, states, and nation, |
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and it has further worked to strengthen relations between America's |
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state legislatures and the international community; and |
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WHEREAS, For 50 years, the National Conference of State |
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Legislatures has empowered state lawmakers to advocate for their |
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interests and the interests of those they serve, and its members |
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have contributed greatly to the State of Texas through their |
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tireless work to maintain responsible and effective governance; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National |
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Conference of State Legislatures and commend the organization for |
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its outstanding leadership in supporting and advancing the role of |
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state legislatures; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for NCSL as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |