89R18943 TBO-D By: Dorazio H.C.R. No. 118 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Despite increased threats to national security, the United States' fleet of warships is shrinking and aging; and WHEREAS, President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of the nation's shipbuilding capabilities; promoting the warship manufacturing industry in Texas would result in the creation of numerous jobs and have a significant impact on the state's economy; and WHEREAS, Texas should begin taking necessary steps, including developing the workforce, expanding ports, and building new facilities, to advance the warship manufacturing industry; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby express support for expanding the warship manufacturing industry in Texas.