SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Camino Real District Export Council on the occasion of its 10th anniversary as an independent council; and WHEREAS, Originally established as a branch of the North Texas District Export Council, the Texas Camino Real District Export Council is a select group of trade experts that volunteer their time and expertise in order to provide leadership and guidance to the international business community; and WHEREAS, Among the council's signature achievements are the Texas International Trade Initiative, the Export Fellows Program, a student scholarship program for international courses, and the development of a statewide District Export Council website; and WHEREAS, Members of the council have offered expert testimony to the Texas Legislature and to Congress on issues regarding international trade; their outstanding efforts have contributed greatly to the encouragement and support of export expansion activities and the promotion of exports at the local level; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Camino Real District Export Council on its many achievements in expanding the scope of export activity in our state and extend congratulations on the occasion of its 10th anniversary as an independent council; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate