H.R. No. 1906
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Robstown Area Development
Commission are marking the organization's 20th anniversary in 2015;
and
WHEREAS, In October 1995, the Robstown Economic Development
Commission and the city's chamber of commerce merged to form the
Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC), a nonprofit
corporation dedicated to promoting economic growth and stability in
the region; the commission is led by 5 public directors and 14
directors elected from among its general membership; and
WHEREAS, The RADC has several standing committees that carry
out the commission's goals: the Economic and Community Development
Committee strives to attract new businesses, assists with
development projects, and maintains a business retention and
expansion program; responsible for functions typically provided by
a chamber of commerce, the Membership Services and Programs
Committee explores ways to cultivate and retain members and holds
ribbon cuttings to welcome new businesses; the Legislative Affairs
Committee coordinates with the local, county, state, and federal
governments, secures grants for the community, and works on
transportation and infrastructure issues; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the RADC encourages patronage of local
motels and restaurants and hosts several community events that
bring visitors to the Robstown area, including Cottonfest, the
Nueces County Junior Livestock Show, and the Christmas Lights
Parade; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to enhancing the business environment and
the quality of life in northwestern Nueces County, the Robstown
Area Development Commission contributes to its community in myriad
ways, and the outstanding organization indeed merits special
recognition for its achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Robstown
Area Development Commission and extend to its members sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1906 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House