Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR489

Caption

Recognizing Fayette Electric Cooperative, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

Impact

This resolution serves not only as an acknowledgment of Fayette Electric Cooperative's long-standing commitment to service but also highlights the cooperative’s role in enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves through dependable electric power. Fayette Electric fulfills its mission while also contributing positively through various community programs and outstanding service, reinforcing the importance of such cooperatives in rural and suburban settings.

Summary

Senate Resolution 489 recognizes Fayette Electric Cooperative, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. Established in 1937, the cooperative has been instrumental in providing affordable and reliable electricity to over 9,000 member-owners across several counties in Texas, including Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca, Lee, and Washington. It has maintained an extensive network of 2,871 miles of electric lines, serving both residential and commercial needs within its jurisdiction.

Contention

While Senate Resolution 489 is primarily celebratory and non-controversial in nature, it underscores the cooperative model of business that allows local communities to have a say in their energy needs. By extolling the virtues of Fayette Electric Cooperative, the resolution subtly advocates for the values of regional empowerment and resilience within the energy sector, although it does not engage in any direct legislative changes or contentious issues.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR2163

Honoring Pedernales Electric Cooperative on the 85th anniversary of its incorporation.

TX SR399

Recognizing the City of New Fairview on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its incorporation.

TX SR701

Recognizing Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Chapter, on the occasion of its 65th Anniversary.

TX SR83

Recognizing CentroMed on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR262

Recognizing the IDRA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR220

Recognizing Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR43

Recognizing Hill-Bert's Burgers on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR8

Recognizing the Community Council of Greater Dallas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

TX SR458

Recognizing the Spring Fire Department on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

TX SR388

Recognizing NBT Financial Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Similar Bills

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