TITLE: Recognizing March 2, 2011, as Texas Transit Association Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 2, 2011, as Texas Transit Association Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Transit Association are visiting the State Capitol on March 2, 2011; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1986 to promote public transportation, the TTA is a nonprofit professional corporation composed of 8 metropolitan transit authorities, 30 small urban transit districts, and 39 rural transit districts from throughout Texas, with public and private entities from across the country holding associate membership; and WHEREAS, The TTA promotes public transportation through its monthly newsletter and its annual conference and expo; in 2002, the association created the Texas Transit Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to promote public transportation, conduct research on public policy and other issues, and provide professional development opportunities for those involved in the public transportation industry; and WHEREAS, The work of this notable organization benefits many Texans who rely on public transportation as their primary means of getting to work, school, medical appointments, and myriad other activities; communities also profit immeasurably from public transportation in terms of job creation and the reduction of traffic and environmental impact, thereby enhancing quality of life for residents; moreover, public transportation systems are integral to a community's ability to deal with disasters, as evidenced by their vital assistance to victims of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike; and WHEREAS, Public transportation makes it possible for a host of Americans to engage more fully in life, even as it fosters economic development, more livable communities, and cleaner air, and for more than two decades the TTA has supported the needs of the state's public transportation systems through advocacy and education; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 2, 2011, as Texas Transit Association Day at the State Capitol. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 639 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House