84R15181 KSM-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 1279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Best Southwest Partnership are
visiting the State Capitol on March 18, 2015, providing a fitting
opportunity to recognize this notable organization; and
WHEREAS, Established 29 years ago by the Chambers of Commerce
of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster, and since
expanded to include the communities of Ferris, Balch Springs, Glenn
Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Wilmer, the
Best Southwest Partnership promotes enhanced economic development,
high educational attainment, legislative impact, and collaborative
marketing; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the partnership has worked on
numerous projects to better serve area residents and cultivate
regional identity; ventures include networking opportunities for
business leaders and elected officials, advocacy for the group's
"Rail, Reading, Revenue, and Roads" legislative platform, and
providing financial support for academic initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding cooperation demonstrated by
participants in the Best Southwest Partnership not only benefits
area businesses and education but also contributes to the vitality
of the cities served by the organization, and it is indeed a
pleasure to honor this notable group; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2015, as Best Southwest
Partnership Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes
to the delegation for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.