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      H.R. No. 868       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the Province of Québec in   Canada share a deep and enduring friendship rooted in mutual values   and strong economic ties; and          WHEREAS, Boasting the second-largest GDP in the United   States, Texas is Québec's top commercial partner in the nation,   with major economic hubs in Houston, Dallas, and Austin; the state   also serves as one of the province's fastest-growing markets,   particularly in sectors such as aerospace, energy, biomedical, IT   and artificial intelligence, and creative industries; in addition,   Canada is the state's second-largest trading partner, and in 2022,   trade between Texas and Canada totaled $71.3 billion; and          WHEREAS, The Québec Government Office in Houston works to   promote the province's interests throughout the South Central   region of the United States, which includes Texas, Louisiana,   Oklahoma, and Arkansas; the office supports the areas of business,   investment, government institutions, education, culture, the   advancement of the French language, and the Francophonie; and          WHEREAS, In April 2025, Québec's minister for the economy,   Christopher Skeete, met with state leaders at the Texas Capitol and   the offices of Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Governor Greg   Abbott; and          WHEREAS, Texas and Québec have demonstrated a steadfast   commitment to promoting innovation and prosperity, and they have   benefited immeasurably from their vibrant partnership; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor the longstanding relationship between the   Province of Québec and the State of Texas and express support for   deepening cooperation in areas of shared interest.     Lujan Longoria   Button Bhojani   Richardson Campos   Garcia of Bexar Jones of Harris     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 868 was adopted by the House on May   16, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 84, Nays 37, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House