Bill Text: TX HCR163 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Allergan company's Waco Manufacturing Facility.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-17 - Signed by the Governor [HCR163 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HCR163-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.C.R. No. 163
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, The Allergan company's Waco Manufacturing Facility
  is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Allergan is a
  leader in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing branded
  pharmaceutical, biologic, surgical, and regenerative products for
  the international market, with operations in 100 countries around
  the world; it employs approximately 1,700 people in Texas,
  including 700 in Waco, 350 in Austin at its customer service center,
  30 in Houston at its manufacturing facility, and a sales staff of
  550 who work throughout the state; and
         WHEREAS, The Allergan plant in Waco was established in 1989,
  and employees at its 400,000-square-foot facility are responsible
  for the manufacture and quality control of such popular eye care
  products as Lumigan and Combigan, which treat glaucoma, as well as
  Restasis and Refresh eye drops; and
         WHEREAS, The company also contributes to the community
  through its efforts to hire returning veterans; it has donated
  $125,000 to "Heroes MAKE America," a career training program for
  veterans sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers;
  and
         WHEREAS, By providing jobs for Texans and contributing to the
  regional economy, the Allergan plant in Waco has made a significant
  positive impact in Central Texas, and it is truly deserving of
  special recognition on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of Allergan's Waco
  Manufacturing Facility and extend to all those associated with the
  plant sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Allergan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.
 
  Kacal
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on
  April 26, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 163 was adopted by the Senate on May
  1, 2019, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor       
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