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      H.R. No. 1085       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures is   celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and          WHEREAS, Established in 1975, the National Conference of   State Legislatures has evolved over the past half-century to become   the premier organization dedicated to serving state and territorial   legislators and legislative staff; it was created from the merger   of three organizations, each committed to the idea that legislative   service is one of democracy's worthiest pursuits; and          WHEREAS, NCSL is a bipartisan organization with the threefold   mission to advance the effectiveness, independence, and integrity   of state legislatures, to foster interstate communication and   cooperation, and to ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice at   the federal level; and          WHEREAS, Our nation's state legislatures are America's   laboratories of democracy, and they have continually shown that   they are the bodies best equipped to tackle emerging challenges   impacting their citizens; moreover, they serve as forums where   representatives from different backgrounds and communities can   come together and find common ground for the benefit of their   constituents; and          WHEREAS, NCSL has facilitated the exchange of ideas, provided   critical research and information, and encouraged a rigorous review   of complex issues confronting our communities, states, and nation,   and it has further worked to strengthen relations between America's   state legislatures and the international community; and          WHEREAS, For 50 years, the National Conference of State   Legislatures has empowered state lawmakers to advocate for their   interests and the interests of those they serve, and its members   have contributed greatly to the State of Texas through their   tireless work to maintain responsible and effective governance;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National   Conference of State Legislatures and commend the organization for   its outstanding leadership in supporting and advancing the role of   state legislatures; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for NCSL as an expression of high regard by the Texas House   of Representatives.     Capriglione     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1085 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House