H.R. No. 403
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the
  Texas Lottery; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception on May 29, 1992, the Texas
  Lottery has generated more than $25 billion for the State of Texas;
  97 percent of lottery sales are returned to the state through
  contributions to the Foundation School Program, the Texas Veterans
  Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance, and other state
  initiatives, as well as through prizes and retailer commissions,
  bonuses, and incentives; to date, the lottery has provided more
  than $20 billion to public education and over $74 million to Texas
  veterans; and
         WHEREAS, The lottery reached new heights in fiscal year 2016,
  producing sales in excess of $5 billion and generating $1.39
  billion in state revenue; moreover, in recognition of the lottery's
  responsible gaming initiatives, it was awarded Level 3
  certification in 2016 by the World Lottery Association; and
         WHEREAS, In 2003, the Texas Lottery Commission joined the
  Texas Alert System Network, and now each of the more than 17,000
  licensed lottery retailers statewide plays an important role in the
  state's AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alert operations; and
         WHEREAS, Through its continued success and growth, the Texas
  Lottery has become a vital component of the state's economy, and
  this occasion presents a welcome opportunity to recognize the
  outstanding work of the Texas Lottery Commission; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Texas
  Lottery and extend to all those affiliated with the Texas Lottery
  Commission sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the commission as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Kuempel
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 403 was adopted by the House on
  February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House