SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 350
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk for his
leadership and loyal service to his country; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ron Kirk was named to the
cabinet-level position by President Barack Obama and confirmed
by the United States Senate in 2009; as United States Trade
Representative, he serves as the president's principal trade
advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues; and
WHEREAS, Under Ambassador Kirk's leadership, the office's
trade policy has included a new focus on assisting America's
small and medium-sized businesses, and the nation has benefited
from increased enforcement of existing trade agreements; and
WHEREAS, He also helped to secure a landmark agreement
with Korea that offers more access for United States
automotive manufacturers; the agreement with Korea is expected
to support at least 70,000 American jobs in goods trade alone,
increase exports of agricultural products for American farmers
and ranchers, and open Korea's $560 billion services market to
American companies; and
WHEREAS, Ambassador Kirk is leading efforts to intensify
engagement with Colombia and Panama and resolve the outstanding
issues related to trade agreements with those nations as soon as
possible this year; and
WHEREAS, He is playing a leading role in helping the
administration advance policies that will help American workers,
businesses, and families through trade agreements that support
job creation and fuel our country's economic recovery; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Ambassador Ron Kirk for his
outstanding leadership and his many contributions to this state
and our nation; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Ambassador Kirk as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
West, Ellis, Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate