TITLE: Recognizing April 9, 2021, as Realtor Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 9, 2021, as Realtor Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Texas Association of Realtors and Texans across the state in celebrating April 9, 2021, as Realtor Day at the Texas Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Realtors, known as Texas Realtors, has more than 135,000 members; it is the largest professional association in Texas, and its members are engaged in every aspect of the state's diverse real estate interests, including farm and ranch, property management, and international, residential, and commercial real estate; and WHEREAS, Real estate and housing are essential to state and local economies; property purchases can produce jobs in the construction industry, and each transaction contributes greatly to the growth and prosperity of local communities; and WHEREAS, Realtors adhere to a strict code of ethics that demands competence, fairness, and integrity in carrying out the work in their profession; during the COVID-19 pandemic, realtors have demonstrated an impressive ability to adapt to changing conditions so that Texans could continue to pursue the American dream of home ownership; and WHEREAS, During sessions of the Texas Legislature, Texas realtors traditionally converge at the Capitol to meet with elected officials to discuss issues critical to the Texas real estate industry, and this year, the association has adapted the event to a virtual setting; it is indeed fitting that a day be set aside to honor the Texas Association of Realtors and the realtors of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Association of Realtors on their many contributions to our state and recognize April 9, 2021, as Realtor Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Buckingham President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 6, 2021.