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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 103
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WHEREAS, Manufacturers in Texas play an integral role in |
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the state's economy and development, and their important |
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contributions merit special recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas manufacturing contributes more than |
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$292 billion to the state's economy, totaling 11 percent of the |
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state's gross output; because of this outstanding level of |
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production, Texas is one of the nation's leading exporters of |
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manufactured goods, with items made in the state representing |
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nearly $292 billion of the manufactured products exported from |
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the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Approximately 847,000 Texans work in the sector, |
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receiving an average annual compensation of over $123,000; these |
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positions spur subsequent growth, with every new manufacturing |
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job leading to the creation of 7 to 12 additional openings; |
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moreover, manufacturing is responsible for 70 percent of all |
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research and development spending; and |
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WHEREAS, The wide variety of products manufactured in |
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Texas includes chemicals, computers and semiconductors, |
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electronics, machinery, petroleum and coal goods, |
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pharmaceuticals and medical devices, food and beverage items, |
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agricultural products, aerospace products, motor vehicles, |
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plastics, textiles, steel, and rubber; this broad diversity is |
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key to maintaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly |
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global economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Across the state, the industry is represented by |
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such central professional associations as the Texas Association |
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of Manufacturers, as well as by myriad regional associations, |
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including those in San Antonio, North Texas, Dallas County, South |
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Texas, Harlingen, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Washington County, |
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Greater Houston, Harris County, and Austin Regional; and |
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WHEREAS, Manufacturers drive innovation, create high-paying |
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jobs for numerous Texans, and contribute to the future economic |
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health of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2025, as Texas |
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Manufacturers' Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those |
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associated with these vital businesses sincere best wishes for |
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continued success. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 18, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |