H.R. No. 144
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Borderplex Alliance of El Paso has been honored
with the 2021 Economic Development Organization of the Year Award
from the International Economic Development Council; and
WHEREAS, This notable accolade is given annually to recognize
the top economic development organization from around the globe;
with more than 5,000 members, the nonprofit IEDC is the largest
entity of its kind and seeks to promote initiatives that increase
economic prosperity and development in communities of all sizes and
at every level of government; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of chief executive officer Jon
Barela, the Borderplex Alliance has helped create over 15,000 jobs
since 2013 while bringing in more than $1.2 billion in investments
to its service areas of El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and
Las Cruces, New Mexico; it has also assisted in establishing 4,000
jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic; in 2020, the alliance was
instrumental in recruiting an Amazon fulfillment center and a
T.J. Maxx distribution center to El Paso, and it is developing a
strategy for electric vehicle production while competing for major
industrial projects in the aerospace and consumer electronics
manufacturing industries; and
WHEREAS, Among its services, Borderplex supports business
operations by arranging consultations with government leaders and
licensed professionals in the U.S. and Mexico; furthermore, the
alliance plans and coordinates location scouting, conducts site
selection analysis, and connects companies to vendors, suppliers,
and contract manufacturers; it also provides businesses with the
most current information related to climate, labor force,
infrastructure, taxation, and other relevant issues; and
WHEREAS, The Borderplex Alliance has helped contribute to the
economic vitality of the Lone Star State, and its receipt of this
prestigious recognition is a testament to its success and to the
significant role it plays in the El Paso community and beyond; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the
Borderplex Alliance on being named the 2021 Economic Development
Organization of the Year by the International Economic Development
Council and extend to all those associated with the alliance
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Borderplex Alliance as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Ordaz Perez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House