SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 449
WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council and the Association of
Chemical Industry of Texas are sponsoring Texas Chemicals Day at
the State Capitol on March 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The chemical industry directly employs more than
70,000 people in Texas; it also employs indirectly some half a
million Texans, including contractors, suppliers, distributors,
and those who provide other support services; in addition, the
industry contributes to the state's economy by paying over $1
billion in state and local taxes and more than $6 billion in
salaries and benefits; and
WHEREAS, Texas is the nation's largest chemical producer,
and chemicals are the Lone Star State's second-largest export;
the $30.9 billion in chemicals exported from Texas last year
represent more than 20 percent of the state's total exports; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Chemical Council was organized in 1953
and holds the distinction of being the country's first trade
association representing the common interests of industry
members at the state level; the Association of Chemical Industry
of Texas includes manufacturers and suppliers working as a united
industry, and both organizations address such issues as energy
policy, environmental protection, taxes, and workforce; and
WHEREAS, A vital component in myriad consumer items,
chemicals are used in the manufacture of such diverse products as
airplanes, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, computers,
electronics, clothing fibers, solar panels, light bulbs, and
high-performance building materials, and Texas Chemicals Day
promotes awareness about the importance of chemistry and
chemical products in our everyday lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize March 9, 2011, as Texas Chemicals
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the Texas
Chemical Council and the Association of Chemical Industry of
Texas for a memorable and successful event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate Texas Chemicals Day.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate