H.R. No. 1069
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tri Global Energy is marking the 10th anniversary of
its founding in 2019, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize the company's significant contributions
to renewable wind energy development in Texas, the nation's leader
in wind energy; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Dallas, Tri Global Energy was
created in 2009 by Lubbock native John Billingsley to address the
growing demand for clean and sustainable energy by harnessing the
natural, renewable resources of the wind and sun; and
WHEREAS, Today, TGE is the top developer of utility-scale
wind energy projects in the state and ranks fourth in the U.S.; with
initiatives across Texas, as well as in New Mexico, Nebraska, and
Illinois, the company commenced construction of over 1,000
megawatts and achieved commercial operations of over 228 megawatts
in 2018, a record for Tri Global Energy; and
WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling energy needs, Tri Global
is dedicated to advancing the environmental and economic
development of the towns, counties, and school districts where it
operates; to this end, the company builds strong partnerships with
landowners, communities, and corporate industry investors, helping
to generate funds from tax revenue and royalties and to create local
jobs; and
WHEREAS, By investing in innovative energy sources for
current and future generations, Tri Global Energy is playing a
critical role in furthering the prosperity of the Lone Star State,
and it is a pleasure to join in celebrating this momentous milestone
in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of Tri Global
Energy and extend to John Billingsley and his company sincere best
wishes for continued success with their important work of renewable
wind energy development; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Burrows
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1069 was adopted by the House on
April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House