SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8 WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants are gathering in Austin on January 28, 2025, for TXCPA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1915, TXCPA represents and advocates for the interests of Texas CPAs and finance professionals who work in public practice as well as in business, industry, government, and education; with 20 local chapters and some 28,000 members, it is the largest association of accounting professionals in the state; and WHEREAS, During the 2025 TXCPA Advocacy Day, more than 250 CPAs from across Texas will meet with legislators to discuss critical business issues and hear legislative updates; the delegation will also focus attention on the importance of the accounting profession to the state economy and work to advance causes that support the future of the industry; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants has played a significant role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and this legislative day provides a fitting opportunity to honor the organization and its members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize January 28, 2025, as Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Perry ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2025. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate