H.R. No. 157
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The observance of GO TEXAN Year in 2024 provides a
welcome opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Texas
Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN program and its success in
promoting Texas agricultural products within the state, across the
country, and around the world; and
WHEREAS, Texas leads the nation in number of farms and
ranches, and agriculture is the state's second largest industry,
contributing over 4.3 million jobs and $159 billion in direct
economic impact; and
WHEREAS, The GO TEXAN program supports local agriculture,
economic growth, consumer awareness, and sustainability, while
also promoting the state's distinctive culture and culinary
offerings; GO TEXAN partners with agricultural producers,
commodity organizations, cooperatives, service providers, and
small businesses with the goal of showcasing products, services,
and companies that are Texas made and Texas proud; currently, the
initiative encompasses 2,040 partners across the state, of which
96.5 percent would recommend the program to a friend or colleague;
and
WHEREAS, Over the past quarter century, the GO TEXAN program
has provided vital support to the state's farming and ranching
businesses, and it is indeed deserving of recognition for its many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 25th
anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN program
and honor all those associated with the initiative and with Texas
agriculture during this milestone year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 157 was adopted by the House on
November 7, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House