SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 752
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the National Association of Chemical Distributors and
	welcome its leaders on the occasion of their visit to the State
	Capitol on May 18, 2015; and
	WHEREAS, The National Association of Chemical Distributors
	was established in 1971 and is an international association of
	chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners; the
	member companies formulate, blend, repackage, store, and market
	products for more than 750,000 customers; and
	WHEREAS, The association aims to be the premier authority
	for chemical distribution in the United States, to strive for
	excellence in its Responsible Distribution Program, to advocate
	sound government policies, and to promote the continuous
	improvement of member companies; and
	WHEREAS, The nearly 450 member and affiliate companies of
	the association represent more than 85 percent of the chemical
	distribution capacity in the nation and 90 percent of the
	industry's gross revenue; and
	WHEREAS, The National Association of Chemical Distributors
	benefits from the outstanding leadership of its president, Eric
	Byer, and its chairman, Mat Brainerd; the association is
	committed to ensuring best practices in the industry, and it is
	indeed deserving of recognition for its contributions to the
	industry in Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend the leaders of the National
	Association of Chemical Distributors and all who play a role in
	its valuable services and extend to them best wishes for the
	future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 11, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate