82R11798 JNC-D By: Farias H.R. No. 648 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Since its establishment in the mid-1990s, the Northeast Partnership for Economic Development has contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of Bexar County; and WHEREAS, Representing Cibolo, Converse, Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, and Windcrest, the Northeast Partnership employs a unified approach to development in northeast Bexar County, while protecting and advocating for the interests of its members; and WHEREAS, The organization's goals are to capitalize on the area's strategic location in an effort to broaden job opportunities, diversify commercial activities, promote existing industry, and identify sources of capital investment; under the guidance of the Economic Development Committee and the Randolph Air Power Community Council, the group is also helping to enhance partnerships with Randolph Air Force Base by identifying common interests of the civilian and military populations and supporting community efforts of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, The Northeast Partnership has played an instrumental role in spurring positive economic growth in Bexar County, and the benefits of its accomplishments will continue to be enjoyed by area citizens long into the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend the Northeast Partnership for Economic Development for its many worthy endeavors and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.