H.R. No. 1738
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since it was organized on April 13, 1857, the
American Institute of Architects has grown to become the largest
and most influential professional association for architects in the
world, with more than 300 component organizations in the United
States and abroad, and over 80,000 members; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Architects, organized in 1939,
serves as the AIA state component for Texas architects who are
members of the organization's 17 local chapters, and represents the
interests of their more than 6,500 members; and
WHEREAS, Texas architects have long played a significant role
in developing and enhancing the state's quality of life; applying
building technology and design innovation, they help create
attractive, safe, and functional public and private spaces for
people to occupy; and
WHEREAS, These esteemed professionals also provide crucial
stewardship of our great architectural and historic treasures; and
WHEREAS, With their unique education and training in
sustainable design, Texas architects benefit the state's built and
natural environment with thoughtful and ecologically mindful
design solutions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 4-8, 2009, as Architecture Week
and acknowledge the important role that Texas architects play in
envisioning, designing, and building the public and private spaces
that we occupy daily to live, learn, work, worship, heal, and gather
in as a community of proud Texans; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Society of Architects and its members as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Farrar
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1738 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House