87R23746 TBO-D
By: González of Dallas H.R. No. 1030
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
marked their 100th day in office on April 29, 2021, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize their
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, On January 20, 2021, President Biden and Vice
President Harris took office in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic;
in response to the crisis, their administration formulated and
obtained legislative approval of the American Rescue Plan, which
has funded a national vaccination program that has already
delivered more than 220 million vaccine doses to the public and
reduced senior deaths from COVID-19 by 80 percent; the plan has
addressed the economic impact of the pandemic as well, providing
individuals in need with a range of assistance, including stimulus
checks that will benefit 85 percent of U.S. households, a reduction
in health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act, and measures
that seek to alleviate child poverty; and
WHEREAS, The strong emphasis the administration has placed on
the economy has already shown positive results; more than 1.3
million new jobs have been created since President Biden and Vice
President Harris took office, a record-setting number when compared
to the first 100 days of any other administration; moreover, the
president and vice president have advocated for a number of
initiatives to further support American workers and strengthen the
business sector, such as raising the minimum wage, protecting the
right to unionize, ensuring equal pay for women, reforming
corporate taxes, and standing up to unfair trade practices around
the globe; they have also developed the American Jobs Plan, which is
focused on creating additional employment by funding public
infrastructure improvements and facilitating technological and
medical research; and
WHEREAS, Another key legislative proposal put forth in the
opening months of the administration is the American Families Plan,
which aims to improve access to education, child care, and health
care while extending tax credits for those raising children; in
addition, President Biden and Vice President Harris have worked to
address numerous other pressing issues affecting the nation,
including climate change, voting rights, inequality, immigration,
and gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of 100 days, Joe Biden and Kamala
Harris have made a meaningful difference in the lives of their
fellow Americans, and their accomplishments have built a solid
foundation for further progress in the years ahead; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor President Joe Biden and Vice President
Kamala Harris for their achievements during their first 100 days in
office and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for President Biden and Vice President Harris as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.