H.R. No. 1781
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Regional Councils is
celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1973, TARC was formed by regional
councils of governments (COGs) to encourage cooperation and improve
coordination and communication in planning efforts at the local,
regional, and state levels; the association is made up of 24
regional councils, and it supports its member agencies in their
work to enhance quality of life in their communities through
regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions; and
WHEREAS, The 24 regional councils are comprised of city,
county, and special district members, and they all work together to
implement cost-effective and results-oriented strategies that
address statewide and local needs on a regional scale; in addition,
the association provides vital policy and program support for state
and local leaders; and
WHEREAS, TARC enables its members to assist local governments
by sharing best practices, educating the public, and representing
councils before city, state, and federal agencies, as well as
legislative bodies; furthermore, its members work closely with
state and federal partners on a variety of projects that are vital
to the health and safety of Texas residents, including developing
regional emergency preparedness strategies, implementing services
and programs for the elderly, overseeing regional planning for
environmental issues, improving regional 911 systems, and
supporting community and economic development; TARC is governed by
a board of elected officials that includes county judges,
commissioners, mayors, and city council members from across the
state's COG regions; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past half century, the Texas
Association of Regional Councils has provided invaluable support to
its member councils and has greatly contributed to the betterment
of communities across the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a
pleasure to join in celebrating this significant milestone in the
organization's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Texas
Association of Regional Councils and extend to all those associated
with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; 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 House of Representatives.
Geren
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1781 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House