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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Associated General Contractors of Texas |
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Highway, Heavy, Utilities, and Industrial Branch, a trade group |
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serving businesses in the infrastructure construction industry, |
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marked the 100th anniversary of its founding on December 11, 2024; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In November 1924, a group of Texas contractors met |
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at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio to begin developing the |
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framework for an organization committed to advocating in behalf of |
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general contractors and meeting the state's growing public |
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infrastructure needs; on December 11 of that year, a charter for the |
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group was granted by the Associated General Contractors of America, |
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ushering in a new era of growth and success for the highway and |
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heavy construction industry in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The more than 700 companies affiliated with the AGC |
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of Texas are responsible for over 90 percent of all highway |
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construction in the state and a considerable share of other |
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engineering projects, including water and sewer systems and utility |
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plants; throughout its existence, the organization has tirelessly |
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advocated for the funding of the state highway system, promoted |
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workplace safety, and championed the core values of skill, |
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integrity, and responsibility among contractors, suppliers, and |
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industry professionals doing business in Texas; under the able |
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leadership of chief executive officer Jennifer Woodard, the group |
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strives to be a driving force in shaping the future of public |
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infrastructure in Texas, contributing to the continued economic |
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vitality of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to the dedication of its engaged membership, |
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the Associated General Contractors of Texas continues to flourish |
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as one of the longest-standing trade groups in the Lone Star State, |
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and it is a privilege to honor the organization as it commemorates a |
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century of excellence; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Associated General |
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Contractors of Texas Highway, Heavy, Utilities, and Industrial |
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Branch and extend to all those affiliated with the organization |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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Senate. |