SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the North Texas Commission, which is celebrating 50
years of civic advocacy, education, and collaboration in the
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1971, the North Texas Commission
was chartered as a nonprofit corporation to help develop and
market the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the
greater North Texas region; and
WHEREAS, Members of the commission copyrighted the term
"Metroplex" as a regional marketing moniker in 1972, and they
continued to represent the interests of the region after the
airport opened in 1974; over the years, the commission has played
an integral role in vital regional developments in such areas as
public transportation, air quality, and water resources; in
2009, the organization launched Leadership North Texas, which
has brought together the talents of emerging regional leaders who
have gone on to become esteemed regional advocates; and
WHEREAS, Today, the North Texas Commission helps address
the region's greatest challenges through the work of experts
serving in both staff and board roles; these dedicated
professionals provide resources to help market the region and
create a unified plan for advocacy at the state and federal
levels; all who contribute to the success of the North Texas
Commission can reflect with pride on the organization's
exemplary service in the Metroplex; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize the members,
staff, and partners of the North Texas Commission for their
commitment to service to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and for
helping to ensure that North Texas remains an excellent place in
which to live and do business; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the commission as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate