SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Texas Chemical Council and
the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas are gathering in
Austin on March 27, 2013, for Texas Chemicals Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The chemical industry is a major engine of the
Texas economy, with chemicals ranking among the state's leading
exports; chemicals are used in the manufacture of an array of
consumer goods ranging from home and vehicle building materials
to food, clothing, electronics, and pharmaceutical products; and
WHEREAS, Over 74,000 Texans are directly employed by the
chemical manufacturing industry, and more than a half-million
Texas jobs are sustained by chemical industry-related activity;
in addition, chemical industry businesses bring more than $1
billion into the state's economy each year through payment of
state and local taxes; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1953, the Texas Chemical Council
is a trade association of chemical manufacturing facilities in
Texas; the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas, founded in
1983, represents chemical manufacturers as well as suppliers,
contractors, and other associated service companies; both
organizations work to safeguard the economic vitality of the
chemical manufacturing industry by addressing issues that affect
its stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, Chemical manufacturing has played a crucial role
in the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State, and Texas
Chemicals Day presents a fitting opportunity to raise awareness
about the importance of chemistry and chemical products in our
daily lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize March 27, 2013, as Texas Chemicals
Day at the State Capitol and welcome all those visiting here
today from the Texas Chemical Council and the Association of
Chemical Industry of Texas.
Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate