SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 814
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brazos Valley Council of Governments on the
occasion of its 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Brazos Valley Council of Governments is a
multipurpose, voluntary organization established by and for the
local governments of the Brazos Valley Region of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The council represents a geographic area that
consists of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson,
and Washington Counties, and it serves more than 315,000
residents; and
WHEREAS, For the last five decades, the council has been a
clearinghouse for regional data and information; any individual,
city, county, or agency can make inquiries to the council for
information in areas such as demographics, the workforce and
labor market, solid waste and recycling, homeland security
issues, transportation, and services for seniors; and
WHEREAS, The staff and administrators at the Brazos Valley
Council of Governments serve as resources through which local
governments in the region can cooperatively identify public
needs and go on to improve the quality of life for residents of
all seven counties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Brazos Valley Council
of Governments for their exemplary service on behalf of the citizens
of the Brazos Valley Region and extend to all congratulations on the
council's 50th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate