SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 816
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, including 17 chapters in Texas,
combining to represent the interests of over 80,000 members; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Architects, organized in
1939, serves as the state component of the American Institute of
Architects, representing the interests of more than 6,500
members; and
WHEREAS, Texas architects have played a significant role
in developing and enhancing the state's quality of life, applying
building technology and design innovation to help create
attractive, safe, functional public and private spaces; and
WHEREAS, Texas architects provide crucial stewardship of
the great architectural and historic treasures of the state; and
WHEREAS, With their unique education and training in
sustainable design, Texas architects employ thoughtful and
ecologically mindful design solutions to have a positive impact
on the state's natural and built environments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the history of the State of Texas,
architects have played a vital role in envisioning, designing,
and building the public and private spaces that people occupy
daily, be it to live, learn, work, worship, heal, or gather as a
proud community of Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize May 4, 2009, as Architect
Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas Society of Architects as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate