SR473 - Recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473          WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of the National Conference   of State Legislatures is taking place in 2025, providing a   fitting opportunity to recognize the organization for its   outstanding service; and          WHEREAS, The National Conference of State Legislatures was   formed in 1975 from the merger of three groups that represented   the interests of legislators and staff; a bipartisan   organization, the conference works 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 in federal government; and          WHEREAS, An instrumental component of American democracy,   state legislatures often lead efforts to tackle emerging   challenges, and they also provide legislators from diverse   backgrounds with a place to work together to address the concerns   of their constituents; NCSL has supported state legislatures by   facilitating the exchange of ideas, providing critical research   and information, and promoting the rigorous review of complex   issues; moreover, the organization has helped to bolster the   bonds between U.S. states and international communities; and          WHEREAS, NCSL has enjoyed strong ties to Texas; from 2006   to 2007, its president was State Senator Leticia Van de Putte,   and a number of its staff chairs have also originated from the   Lone Star State, including Secretaries of the Senate Betty King   and Patsy Spaw, as well as Jon Heining, who has served as general   counsel for the Texas Legislative Council; in addition, the   organization has held three of its annual meetings in San   Antonio; and          WHEREAS, Over the past half century, the National   Conference of State Legislatures has built a reputation as the   premier organization focused on serving legislators and   legislative staff from across the country, and its leadership and   members are indeed worthy of recognition for their exemplary   commitment to democratic institutions; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby honor the National Conference of State   Legislatures on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend   to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes   for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for NCSL as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Creighton     Campbell Huffman Paxton   Cook Parker Zaffirini     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 1, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate