SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join
the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in the joyous
celebration of Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol February
28 through March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of visitors from throughout the
energy-rich and culturally unique region of Southeast Texas
formed by the cities of Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur have
come to Austin to meet with elected officials and representatives
of state agencies to express appreciation for their actions on
behalf of the region as well as to inform lawmakers of
opportunities to further strengthen their respective
communities; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange County residents have
gathered for this and other special events and activities in
order to work together for the good of their region and the great
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, To that end, the chambers of commerce from
Beaumont, Bridge City, Groves, Nederland, Orange, Port Arthur,
Port Neches, and Vidor have adopted unified positions on relevant
business issues with a single voice; and
WHEREAS, The area chambers of commerce work closely with
the Counties of Jefferson and Orange, along with their respective
cities, other taxing entities, business organizations, and the
community at large to create a great business climate for the
entire citizenry with its great diversity and varying
socioeconomic levels; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange Counties continue to recover
from Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008, and have made great
strides with the more than $15 billion of industrial expansion
and growth devoted to supplying the energy needs of the State of
Texas and the nation; and
WHEREAS, The distinctive cultural and historic
contributions of this proud region are highlighted by numerous
tourist attractions and are matched only by the region's economic
contributions, featuring America's Energy Gateway, the deepwater
ports of Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, and Sabine Pass, and the
private terminals along the Sabine-Neches Waterway; Lamar
University, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar State
College--Port Arthur, and the Lamar Institute of Technology; and
many other assets, which significantly impact the growth and
health of the state; and
WHEREAS, The people of Orange and Jefferson Counties have
been building a vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a
pleasure to acknowledge the public-spirited citizens from the
Golden Triangle here today for their dedication and commitment to
their communities and this great state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 28 through March 1, 2011,
as Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's
visitors to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol in 2011.
Williams, Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate