TITLE: Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Texas BOMA Advocacy Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Texas BOMA Advocacy Day.

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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Building Owners and Managers Association are gathering in Austin on February 22, 2017, to celebrate Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Established in 1937 as the state federated organization of BOMA International, the association represents the interests of stakeholders in the commercial real estate business; it is composed of 2,500 members and six federated associations in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio; as leaders in a vital industry, its members support over 109,000 jobs, provide $3.2 billion in new personal earnings, and contribute more than $13.8 billion to the state economy; and WHEREAS, The association is aligned with its parent organization and local affiliates in working to reduce the environmental impact of development by advancing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives; since 2007, BOMA International has been honored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy with eight ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Awards; and WHEREAS, For the past 80 years, the Texas Building Owners and Managers Association has served as a voice for those who work in the commercial real estate industry while helping to promote responsible building practices, and the association's legislative day provides a welcome opportunity to recognize the dedicated efforts of its membership; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2017, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to the members of the delegation here today for an enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Bettencourt President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2017.