TITLE: Honoring the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions.

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WHEREAS, Since 2007, the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce has promoted a close working relationship between businesses in the Lone Star State and in Israel; and WHEREAS, The TICOC was established by the governor's office, the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, and business leaders in every major city in Texas; a private, nonprofit business organization, its mission is to foster the development of economic linkages between Texas and Israel; and WHEREAS, Over the years, trade between Texas and Israel has become increasingly important, with Texas exports to Israel growing by more than 20 percent between 2011 and 2012; the Texas-Israel chamber works to expand market opportunities through a wide range of programs and activities, including its Bridge Building Networking Event, which draws nearly 1,000 business leaders and decision makers each year, and its Cleanovation expo, which highlights emerging technology in water, sustainable energy, and the automotive field; and WHEREAS, Strong commercial relationships between Texas and Israel result in more robust economies and lead to greater cross-cultural understanding, and the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in encouraging and supporting these mutually beneficial connections; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions and extend to the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 64 was adopted by the House on June 21, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House