Bill Text: TX SR185 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Manufacturers' Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-21 - Reported enrolled [SR185 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR185-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 185
WHEREAS, Manufacturers in Texas play an integral role in
the state's economy and development, and their important
contributions merit special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Texas manufacturing contributes more than
$241 billion to the state's economy, totaling 13 percent of the
gross output in the state; because of this outstanding level of
production, Texas is the nation's leading exporter of
manufactured goods, with items made in Texas representing over
$200 billion of the manufactured products exported from the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 881,000 Texans work in the sector,
receiving an average annual compensation of over $90,000; these
positions spur subsequent growth, with every new manufacturing
job leading to the creation of between 2 to 16 additional
openings; moreover, manufacturing is responsible for more than
60 percent of all private sector research and development
spending; and
WHEREAS, The wide variety of products manufactured in
Texas includes chemicals, computers and semiconductors,
electronics, machinery, petroleum and coal goods,
pharmaceuticals and medical devices, food and beverage items,
agricultural products, aerospace products, motor vehicles,
plastics, textiles, and rubber; this broad diversity is key to
maintaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly global
economy; and
WHEREAS, Across the state, the industry is represented by
such central professional associations as the Texas Association
of Manufacturers, as well as myriad regional associations,
including San Antonio, North Texas, Dallas County, South Texas,
Harlingen, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Washington County, Greater
Houston, Harris County, and Austin Regional; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturers drive innovation, create well-paid
job opportunities for many Texans, and contribute to the future
economic health of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2023, as Texas
Manufacturers' Day and extend to all those associated with these
vital businesses sincere best wishes for continued success.
Huffman
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate