88R18763 BPG-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 653
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of Builders are
gathering in Austin on March 29, 2023, in celebration of Texas
Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, An affiliate of the National Association of Home
Builders, TAB was founded in 1946 with a mission of fostering a
positive business environment for the housing industry; TAB has
since grown to include 26 local associations and nearly 10,000
members, who contribute over 758,000 jobs and more than $71.5
billion to the Texas economy; and
WHEREAS, TAB strives to address issues that impact the
industry through its many programs and initiatives, among them the
Grassroots Advocacy & Action Center, the HOMEPAC political action
committee, and the Texas Builders Foundation, which facilitates
charitable activities; in addition, the association highlights the
achievements of leaders in homebuilding through the Texas Housing
Hall of Honor and the Star Awards, and it hosts one of the largest
industry events in North America, the Sunbelt Builders Show; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the residential housing sector is
essential to the continued prosperity of the Lone Star State, and
the members of the Texas Association of Builders may take
justifiable pride in the important role they play in the economy;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as Texas Association
of Builders Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those in
attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and productive
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.