88R21646 CJM-D By: Thimesch H.R. No. 975 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Colony Economic Development Corporation received a 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council Legislative Conference on February 24, 2023; and WHEREAS, Established in 1961, the TEDC annually honors the top economic development organizations in the state; award recipients qualify based on their certifications, professional activities, and effectiveness, as well as on the training completed by the organization's leadership and staff; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to providing competitive financial incentives to companies that invest in its community, The Colony EDC is one of only 55 organizations to receive an Economic Excellence Recognition Award for 2022; it has further distinguished itself by earning this prestigious accolade for the past 15 consecutive years; and WHEREAS, The Colony EDC is making vital contributions to the prosperity and economic vitality of The Colony, and it is indeed deserving of this most recent honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate The Colony Economic Development Corporation on receiving a 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for The Colony EDC as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.