86R24823 JGH-D
By: Kacal H.C.R. No. 163
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Allergan company's Waco Manufacturing Facility
is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Allergan is a
leader in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing branded
pharmaceutical, biologic, surgical, and regenerative products for
the international market, with operations in 100 countries around
the world; it employs approximately 1,700 people in Texas,
including 700 in Waco, 350 in Austin at its customer service center,
30 in Houston at its manufacturing facility, and a sales staff of
550 who work throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, The Allergan plant in Waco was established in 1989,
and employees at its 400,000-square-foot facility are responsible
for the manufacture and quality control of such popular eye care
products as Lumigan and Combigan, which treat glaucoma, as well as
Restasis and Refresh eye drops; and
WHEREAS, The company also contributes to the community
through its efforts to hire returning veterans; it has donated
$125,000 to "Heroes MAKE America," a career training program for
veterans sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers;
and
WHEREAS, By providing jobs for Texans and contributing to the
regional economy, the Allergan plant in Waco has made a significant
positive impact in Central Texas, and it is truly deserving of
special recognition on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of Allergan's Waco
Manufacturing Facility and extend to all those associated with the
plant sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Allergan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.