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| 6 | 7 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The observance of Green Light Houston Day at the |
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| 8 | 9 | | State Capitol on February 26, 2025, provides a welcome opportunity |
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| 9 | 10 | | to recognize Transportation Advocacy Group-Houston Region for its |
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| 10 | 11 | | many achievements; and |
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| 11 | 12 | | WHEREAS, Founded in 2011, TAG Houston is an affiliate of the |
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| 12 | 13 | | Greater Houston Partnership; the organization works to increase |
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| 13 | 14 | | mobility and enhance the quality of life for area citizens, and it |
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| 14 | 15 | | has played an instrumental role in the passage of transportation |
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| 15 | 16 | | legislation at the local and state levels; and |
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| 16 | 17 | | WHEREAS, TAG has helped to build the city's reputation as a |
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| 17 | 18 | | hub for transportation; Houston boasts an extensive network of |
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| 18 | 19 | | roadways that encompasses major highways such as Interstate 10 and |
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| 19 | 20 | | Interstate 45, and its rail system serves as a critical resource for |
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| 20 | 21 | | the movement of both freight and passengers; in addition, the city |
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| 21 | 22 | | features a robust maritime system that includes the Port of |
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| 22 | 23 | | Houston, one of the largest ports in the United States; and |
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| 23 | 24 | | WHEREAS, Since 2015, TAG has spearheaded Green Light Houston |
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| 24 | 25 | | Day to raise awareness of the region's mobility needs and discuss |
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| 25 | 26 | | transportation projects with legislators; for this year's event, |
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| 26 | 27 | | the organization is joined by the Highway 36A Coalition, BayTran, |
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| 27 | 28 | | and the I-69 Alliance; and |
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| 28 | 29 | | WHEREAS, TAG Houston has contributed greatly to the growth |
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| 29 | 30 | | and prosperity of the region through its focused and effective |
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| 30 | 31 | | advocacy, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition |
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| 31 | 32 | | for its outstanding service; now, therefore, be it |
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| 32 | 33 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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| 33 | 34 | | Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Green Light |
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| 34 | 35 | | Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the |
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| 35 | 36 | | visiting delegation. |
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