81R11827 BPG-D
By: Smith of Harris H.R. No. 624
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council and the Association of
Chemical Industry of Texas are sponsoring Texas Chemicals Day at
the State Capitol on February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The chemical industry directly employs more than
75,000 people in Texas; it also employs indirectly some half a
million Texans, including contractors, suppliers, distributors,
and other support personnel; in addition, it contributes to the
state's economy by paying over $1 billion in state and local taxes
and more than $6 billion in salaries and benefits; and
WHEREAS, Texas is the nation's largest chemical producer, and
chemicals are the Lone Star State's top export; the $35 billion in
chemicals exported from Texas each year represents more than 20
percent of the state's total exports; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council was organized in 1953 and
holds the distinction of being the country's first trade
association representing the common interests of industry members
at the state level; ACIT includes manufacturers and suppliers
working as a united industry; both TCC and ACIT address such issues
as energy policy, environmental protection, taxes, and workforce;
and
WHEREAS, A vital component in myriad consumer items,
chemicals are used in the manufacture of such diverse products as
airplanes, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, computers, electronics,
clothing fibers, solar panels, light bulbs, and high-performance
building materials, and Texas Chemicals Day promotes awareness
about the importance of chemistry and chemical products in our
everyday lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2009, as Texas Chemicals
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the Texas
Chemical Council and the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas
for a memorable and successful event.