SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 359
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
celebrate Texas Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol
on March 29, 2023; and
WHEREAS, An affiliate of the National Association of Home
Builders, the Texas Association of Builders was founded in 1946
as an organization dedicated to fostering a positive business
environment for the housing industry; and
WHEREAS, Representing over 758,000 jobs and nearly $72
billion annually in the Texas economy, the Texas Association of
Builders now includes 26 local associations and close to 10,000
members; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Builders has established
programs and initiatives including the Grassroots Advocacy and
Action Center and the HOMEPAC political action committee to
address issues that affect the housing industry, and the Texas
Builders Foundation serves to promote charitable organizations
and activities; and
WHEREAS, Leaders in home building are recognized by the
Texas Association of Builders by being inducted into the Texas
Housing Hall of Honor and by being named as recipients of the Star
Awards; industry members throughout the country attend the
Sunbelt Builders Show, which is hosted by the association and is
one of the industry's largest events in North America; and
WHEREAS, Residential housing is essential to the state's
growth and economy, and the members of the Texas Association of
Builders are truly deserving of special recognition for their
many contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as Texas
Association of Builders Day at the State Capitol and extend to
the organization's members best wishes for an enjoyable and
productive visit and for continued success in the housing
industry; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate