SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 221
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Building Owners and Managers
Association are gathering in Austin on February 20, 2019, to
celebrate Texas BOMA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1937 as the state federated
organization of BOMA International, Texas BOMA 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, Texas BOMA 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 Environmental Protection
Agency and the United States Department of Energy with numerous
ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Awards; and
WHEREAS, For more than eight decades, Texas BOMA has served
as a voice for those who work in the commercial real estate
industry while helping to promote responsible building
practices, and the organization'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, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Texas
Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the members of the delegation here
today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to Austin; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by
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 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate