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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The West Texas Legislative Summit celebrated its |
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20th anniversary in 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, Hosted by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, the |
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summit was established in 2004 as a local policy forum; it has grown |
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into one of the state's premier legislative events, with an annual |
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attendance in excess of 500; in organizing the event, the chamber |
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partners with honorary co-hosts representing local, state, and |
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federal government; and |
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WHEREAS, The conference draws leaders from government, |
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business, and major industries to explore timely issues and to |
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develop collaborative solutions for challenges confronting the |
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region; WTLS has welcomed members of the Texas Legislature and the |
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U.S. Congress, cabinet-level officials, and executives from major |
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public and private institutions; and |
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WHEREAS, Designed to promote meaningful dialogue and |
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bipartisan collaboration, the event features keynote addresses, |
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expert panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking |
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opportunities; it drives strategic progress for the region by |
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bringing together diverse perspectives and developing productive |
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relationships; over the years, WTLS participants have considered a |
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broad array of topics, including water, energy, agriculture, |
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education, infrastructure, health care, and workforce development; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the West Texas Legislative |
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Summit has served as a model for advocacy and leadership while |
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raising the profile of the Concho Valley, and its ongoing success is |
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a testament to the region's commitment to civic engagement and |
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cooperative problem-solving; 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 20th anniversary of the |
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West Texas Legislative Summit and commend the San Angelo Chamber of |
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Commerce for hosting this important event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |