H.R. No. 431
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of Transportation Excellence for the 21st
Century and its U.S. 287 Corridor Task Force are gathering in Austin
on February 15, 2017, for their legislative day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A research organization composed of both government
and business leaders, TEX-21 was founded in 1999 with the mission of
increasing funding for the Texas Department of Transportation in
order to better address infrastructure needs statewide; over the
years, the nonprofit has served as an important advocate for
various corridors and ports across Texas; and
WHEREAS, Current TEX-21 priorities include expiring revenue
enhancements, the Third Coast Initiative, and the U.S. 287 Corridor
Study; and
WHEREAS, Though its U.S. 287 Corridor Task Force, TEX-21 is
working toward improving U.S. Route 287 to meet interstate highway
standards; the highway is one of the most vital transport corridors
in the Lone Star State, stretching northwest from Port Arthur
across Texas and through the United States, as well as intersecting
or merging with nearly every major highway in the state; moreover,
it serves as an alternative truck route from the Port of Beaumont,
which is the nation's largest military equipment port, and the Port
of Port Arthur to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the American
Midwest, and as a critical evacuation route for Texas Gulf
residents during hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, TEX-21 has helped to augment safety, enhance
mobility for people and goods, and create jobs throughout the Lone
Star State, and it is most fitting to take this opportunity to honor
the organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as TEX-21
Legislative Day in Austin and commend all those associated with
Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century and the U.S. 287
Corridor Task Force for their contributions in behalf of their
fellow citizens.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 431 was adopted by the House on
February 15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House