2023S0516-1 11/16/23
By: Campbell S.R. No. 20
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the San Antonio Chapter of Associated General
Contractors of America on the grand occasion of the chapter's
100th anniversary, which will be celebrated on November 16, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, The largest and oldest construction trade
association in the United States, Associated General Contractors
of America was established in 1918 to protect the interests of
the hard-working men and women in the building construction
industry; today, it includes more than 33,000 firms across the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1923, the San Antonio Chapter of the
association is one of the 12 building chapters in the state under
the auspices of the Texas Building Branch, which facilitates
relations between the chapters and state government entities and
organizes friendly award competitions for association members;
and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter serves 270 member firms
in 19 counties throughout South Texas and has made significant
contributions to communities in the region through the
construction of parks, hotels, stores, offices, schools,
churches, hospitals, and military facilities and through its
support of children's organizations, nonprofits, and local bond
campaigns aimed at improving city life and public education; and
WHEREAS, In its mission to continuously advance commercial
construction through education, networking, and advocacy, the
chapter empowers its members to meet the needs of their
communities and to foster collaboration among industry leaders,
professionals, and businesses that allows communities to grow,
thrive, and shape their futures; and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter has been recognized by
its parent organization and by the Texas Society of Association
Executives for its outstanding community service work and for its
dedication to preserving natural sites and city parks; the
chapter has for 100 years contributed to creating a more
beautiful and prosperous San Antonio community, and this
outstanding organization is truly deserving of special
recognition for its many contributions to communities throughout
South Texas and to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the San Antonio
Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America on its 100th
anniversary and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable
centennial celebration and for continued success in the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.