HR1255 - Congratulating the City of Lubbock on earning the Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film, digital media, and tourism.

      H.R. No. 1255       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock is among the first locations in   the state to earn the "grand slam" of Friendly Texas Certified   Community designations; and          WHEREAS, Awarded by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism   Office within the Office of the Governor, the certifications are   administered by the Texas Film Commission, the Texas Music Office,   and Travel Texas; Lubbock previously garnered the Music Friendly   Texas, the Film Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas   Certified Community designations, and by adding the Tourism   Friendly Texas certification, it has completed all four program   elements; and          WHEREAS, The Friendly Texas initiative provides communities   with training and resources to help spur local job creation and   economic expansion through the growth of the film, music, tourism,   and digital media industries; and          WHEREAS, A place where art, creativity, and opportunities   thrive, Lubbock attracts a wide range of industries and innovators,   and it is indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing the city for   receiving these well-deserved designations; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Lubbock on earning the   Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film,   digital media, and tourism and commend all those involved in   securing these recognitions for their efforts; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the City of Lubbock as an expression of high regard by   the Texas House of Representatives.     Tepper     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1255 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House