TITLE: Congratulating the City of Lubbock on earning the Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film, digital media, and tourism.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the City of Lubbock on earning the Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film, digital media, and tourism.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock is among the first locations in the state to earn the "grand slam" of Friendly Texas Certified Community designations; and WHEREAS, Awarded by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor, the certifications are administered by the Texas Film Commission, the Texas Music Office, and Travel Texas; Lubbock previously garnered the Music Friendly Texas, the Film Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community designations, and by adding the Tourism Friendly Texas certification, it has completed all four program elements; and WHEREAS, The Friendly Texas initiative provides communities with training and resources to help spur local job creation and economic expansion through the growth of the film, music, tourism, and digital media industries; and WHEREAS, A place where art, creativity, and opportunities thrive, Lubbock attracts a wide range of industries and innovators, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing the city for receiving these well-deserved designations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Lubbock on earning the Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film, digital media, and tourism and commend all those involved in securing these recognitions for their efforts; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the City of Lubbock as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Tepper Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1255 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House