89R30151 KRT-D
 
  By: Tepper H.R. No. 1255
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock is among the first locations in
  the state to earn the "grand slam" of Friendly Texas Certified
  Community designations; and
         WHEREAS, Awarded by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism
  Office within the Office of the Governor, the certifications are
  administered by the Texas Film Commission, the Texas Music Office,
  and Travel Texas; Lubbock previously garnered the Music Friendly
  Texas, the Film Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas
  Certified Community designations, and by adding the Tourism
  Friendly Texas certification, it has completed all four program
  elements; and
         WHEREAS, The Friendly Texas initiative provides communities
  with training and resources to help spur local job creation and
  economic expansion through the growth of the film, music, tourism,
  and digital media industries; and
         WHEREAS, A place where art, creativity, and opportunities
  thrive, Lubbock attracts a wide range of industries and innovators,
  and it is indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing the city for
  receiving these well-deserved designations; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Lubbock on earning the
  Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film,
  digital media, and tourism and commend all those involved in
  securing these recognitions for their efforts; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the City of Lubbock as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.