TITLE: Recognizing February 28, 2019, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 28, 2019, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, The counties of Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus make up the Northeast Texas Regional Alliance; and WHEREAS, Sharing many significant social and economic characteristics, the members of the coalition have united to encourage each other as they strive together for progress throughout all of Northeast Texas; and WHEREAS, The coalition's rural counties are a vital transportation gateway, and the organization is dedicated to keeping freight moving, advancing rural broadband, and stimulating opportunities for innovation; in addition, it cooperates in all areas of regional and workforce planning and supports the retention and creation of jobs, as well as opportunities for education; and WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, the coalition advocates for the colleges and universities and the parks and trails that enhance quality of life; it also promotes careful stewardship of monetary and natural resources; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is helping to make Northeast Texas an even more attractive destination for visitors and an even better place in which to live and work, and it is indeed fitting to recognize it for its endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2019, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin. VanDeaver Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 359 was adopted by the House on February 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House