SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71

WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association are gathering at the State Capitol on February 11, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1944, TIADA is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to supporting Texas independent automobile dealers through advocacy, education, and promotion; the organization provides its members with a range of resources, among them professional development opportunities and legal services; and

WHEREAS, With more than 1,400 members, TIADA plays a significant role in the economy; during the 2024 fiscal year, Texas motor vehicle sales and rental tax revenue totaled some $6.8 billion, and independent automobile dealers were instrumental in collecting a portion of those revenues; moreover, many of the association's members further contribute to their communities through charitable donations and civic involvement; and

WHEREAS, For more than eight decades, TIADA has worked tirelessly to support independent automobile dealers, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor the organization and its members; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for TIADA as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Alvarado

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate