83S10160 BPG-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 64
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 2007, the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce has
promoted a close working relationship between businesses in the
Lone Star State and in Israel; and
WHEREAS, The TICOC was established by the governor's office,
the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, and business leaders in
every major city in Texas; a private, nonprofit business
organization, its mission is to foster the development of economic
linkages between Texas and Israel; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, trade between Texas and Israel has
become increasingly important, with Texas exports to Israel growing
by more than 20 percent between 2011 and 2012; the Texas-Israel
chamber works to expand market opportunities through a wide range
of programs and activities, including its Bridge Building
Networking Event, which draws nearly 1,000 business leaders and
decision makers each year, and its Cleanovation expo, which
highlights emerging technology in water, sustainable energy, and
the automotive field; and
WHEREAS, Strong commercial relationships between Texas and
Israel result in more robust economies and lead to greater
cross-cultural understanding, and the Texas-Israel Chamber of
Commerce plays a vital role in encouraging and supporting these
mutually beneficial connections; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Texas-Israel
Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions and extend to
the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.