83R6584 LB-D
By: Murphy H.R. No. 420
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Manufacturers in Texas play an integral role in the
state's economy and development, and their important contributions
merit special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Texas manufacturing contributes $192 billion to the
state's economy, totaling 13 percent of the gross state product;
because of this outstanding level of production, items made in
Texas represent 9 percent of the manufactured goods in the United
States, and Texas is the nation's leading exporter of these
products; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 852,000 Texans work in the sector, and
these positions spur subsequent growth, with every new
manufacturing job leading to the creation of between 2 to 16
additional openings; moreover, manufacturing is responsible for
more than half of all private sector research and development
spending; and
WHEREAS, The wide variety of products manufactured in Texas
includes chemicals, computers, electronics, machinery, petroleum
and coal goods, food items, aerospace products, motor vehicles,
plastics, and rubber; this broad diversity is key to maintaining a
competitive advantage in an increasingly global economy; and
WHEREAS, Across the state, the industry is represented by
such central professional associations as the Texas Association of
Manufacturers and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, as
well as myriad regional associations including San Antonio, North
Texas, Dallas County, South Texas, Harlingen, San Marcos, New
Braunfels, Washington County, Greater Houston, and Austin
Regional; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturers drive innovation, create well-paid
job opportunities for many Texans, and contribute to the future
economic health of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as Texas
Manufacturers' Day and extend to all those associated with these
vital businesses sincere best wishes for continued success.