HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6008
                        A Resolution urging Kansas, Inc. to conduct a study of international and national trade
                        opportunities; relating to the production, marketing and shipping of Kansas products to
                        such markets.

                      WHEREAS, Foreign export of Kansas goods and services currently
                  constitute an important portion of the Kansas economy; and

                      WHEREAS, Export oriented businesses provide quality, high-paying
                  jobs for Kansas citizens; and

                      WHEREAS, The world trade centers in Kansas greatly enhance the
                  export of Kansas goods and services; and

                      WHEREAS, The Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing has
                  responsibility for international and national trade activities within the
                  state: Now, therefore,

                      Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kan-
                  sas: That Kansas, Inc. be urged to conduct a study assessing the overall
                  trade efforts in Kansas, including the exporting of goods from the state
                  of Kansas. Such study should include an analysis of the adequacy of our
                  present activities and directions to enhance the production, manufactur-
                  ing, marketing and shipping of Kansas products to international and na-
                  tional markets.

                      Be it further resolved: That such study should also include recom-
                  mendations on any procedures that may be necessary to facilitate inter-
                  national and national sales of Kansas products. Kansas, Inc. should further
                  be urged to report the results of the study to the Joint Committee on
                  Economic Development.

                  I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the House,
                  and was adopted by that body

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Speaker of the House. 
                 
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Chief Clerk of the House.