SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 258
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Building Owners and Managers
Association are gathering in Austin on February 22, 2017, to
celebrate Texas Building Owners and Managers Association
Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1937 as the state federated
organization of BOMA International, the association 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, The association 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 United States Environmental Protection
Agency and the United States Department of Energy with eight
ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Awards; and
WHEREAS, For the past 80 years, the Texas Building Owners
and Managers Association has served as a voice for those who
work in the commercial real estate industry while helping to
promote responsible building practices, and the association's
legislative day provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the
dedicated efforts of its membership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
association as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Bettencourt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate