85R9789 CJM-D
By: Huberty H.R. No. 378
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Building Owners and Managers
Association are gathering in Austin on February 22, 2017, to
celebrate Texas BOMA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1937 as the state federated
organization of BOMA International, Texas BOMA represents the
interests of stakeholders in the commercial real estate business;
it is composed of 2,500 members and six federated associations in
Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San
Antonio; as leaders in a vital industry, its members support over
109,000 jobs, provide $3.2 billion in new personal earnings, and
contribute more than $13.8 billion to the state economy; and
WHEREAS, Texas BOMA is aligned with its parent organization
and local affiliates in working to reduce the environmental impact
of development by advancing energy efficiency and sustainability
initiatives; since 2007, BOMA International has been honored by the
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy
with eight ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year
Awards; and
WHEREAS, For the past 80 years, Texas BOMA has served as a
voice for those who work in the commercial real estate industry
while helping to promote responsible building practices, and the
organization's legislative day provides a welcome opportunity to
recognize the dedicated efforts of its membership; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2017, as Texas Building
Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
and extend sincere best wishes to the members of the delegation here
today for an enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.