SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Jefferson and Orange Counties in the joyous
celebration of Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol on March
1 through 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of visitors from throughout the
culturally unique region formed by the cities of Beaumont,
Orange, and Port Arthur have come to Austin to meet with elected
officials in order to express appreciation for their work and to
inform lawmakers of opportunities to further strengthen the
communities that make up the Golden Triangle; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange County residents have
gathered for Golden Triangle Days to demonstrate their
commitment to working together for the good of their region and
the great State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson and Orange Counties are important
providers of energy and chemical manufactured products; the
region is home to the Sabine Neches Waterway, which supports the
Ports of Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur; the ship channel is
fourth in the nation in tonnage, first in bulk liquid cargo, and
first among the nation's commercial military out load ports; the
federal government in legislation signed by the president on June
10, 2014, authorized improvements that include deepening the
ship channel from 40 to 48 feet, which will further enhance this
globally competitive gateway to Texas; and
WHEREAS, The region links to an extensive rail and pipeline
system that supports communities and businesses across the
country in refining a minimum of 13 percent of America's daily
fuel consumption; construction has been completed on the
Keystone pipeline from Oklahoma to Jefferson County; with over
$21 billion in announced new economic development projects and
another $24 billion under consideration, the region has
developed strong business prospects, and it was first in Texas in
gross domestic product growth in 2014; and
WHEREAS, The distinctive cultural and historic
contributions of this region are highlighted by numerous tourist
attractions, including Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature
Center, Big Thicket National Preserve, and coastal habitats such
as Sea Rim State Park and the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge,
which match the region's economic contributions with a strong
commitment to the environment; the area is home to Lamar
University, Lamar State College--Orange, Lamar State
College--Port Arthur, and the Lamar Institute of Technology;
these and many other education and training assets contribute
significantly to the development of a workforce-ready
population; and
WHEREAS, The people of Orange and Jefferson Counties have
been building a vibrant, forward-reaching region, and it is a
pleasure to acknowledge the public-spirited citizens from the
Golden Triangle for their dedication and commitment to their
communities and to this great state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 1 through 3, 2015, as
Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol and welcome the region's
visitors to Austin.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate