TITLE: Congratulating the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the grand opening of its new headquarters.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the grand opening of its new headquarters.

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WHEREAS, The Texas Public Policy Foundation is hosting the grand opening of its new headquarters near the State Capitol in Austin on April 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, A $20 million, six-story facility, the Michael S. Stevens Building is named in honor of a longtime board member who passed away in 2008; Mr. Stevens was instrumental in shaping the debate on tax reform, tort reform, transportation, and other vital issues, and he played a key role in the tremendous growth of the foundation; in 2014, it celebrated a quarter-century of dedication to the mission of promoting liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise; and WHEREAS, This splendid edifice provides the organization with state-of-the-art infrastructure, and at approximately 42,000 square feet, it encompasses six times more space than the previous offices across the street; its many notable features, named after prominent Texans, include the Joe B. Hogsett Theater, the Red McCombs Event Center, and the Governor Rick Perry Liberty Balcony, which offers magnificent wraparound views of the Capitol and the downtown streetscape; and WHEREAS, Designed to serve as the "epicenter of liberty," the Michael S. Stevens Building is an imposing new landmark on Congress Avenue, and it is truly a pleasure to join in marking this occasion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the grand opening of its new headquarters and extend to the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for TPPF as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Anderson of Dallas Burkett Clardy Hughes Kacal Krause Leach Metcalf Phelan Raney Schaefer Simpson Springer Stephenson Stickland Turner of Collin Workman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2154 was adopted by the House on April 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House