SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Greater Houston Partnership and its regional
allies for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Houston's
business community; and
WHEREAS, Comprised of 2,000 member companies, the Greater
Houston Partnership serves as the primary advocate for Houston's
business community; with members including small and mid-size
companies as well as Fortune 500 companies, this exemplary
organization promotes the growth of high-paying jobs,
international trade, and capital investments in the 10-county
Houston region; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of the
partnership's president, Jeff Moseley, and its chair, Dan
Bellow, the Greater Houston Partnership has played an important
role in the area's economy; in July of 2008, the Houston
metropolitan area was rated the number one place in the country
to live, work, and play by Kiplinger's Personal Finance; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and dedication, the partnership
and its members have helped to create regional economic
prosperity and have helped Texas to remain a leader in job
creation and commerce; this outstanding organization is truly
deserving of recognition for its commitment to making the Houston
region a driving force in our state's economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Greater Houston Partnership and
its regional allies on their exceptional contributions to the
Houston business community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the partnership as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 2, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate