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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The firearms and ammunition industry has |
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experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, and expansion of |
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this manufacturing sector in Texas could bring significant benefits |
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to the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2012, the firearms and ammunition industry was |
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responsible for more than $30 billion in total economic activity; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell |
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firearms, ammunition, and hunting equipment employ nearly 100,000 |
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Americans; moreover, it is estimated that they generate an |
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additional 110,000 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries; jobs |
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in the industry pay over $46,000 in wages and benefits on average, |
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and despite a challenging economy, the industry created more than |
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26,000 jobs over the past two years; and |
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WHEREAS, A diverse and vibrant economy benefits all Texans, |
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and the firearms and ammunition industry has great potential to |
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contribute to the future prosperity of our state; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby request the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house |
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of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study |
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recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That the committee's proceedings and operations be |
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governed by such general rules and policies for joint interim |
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committees as the 83rd Legislature may adopt. |