H.R. No. 1140
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization is
marking its 20th anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the significant contributions they
could make to their local state park, a group of dedicated men and
women formed the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization in
1989; the park now benefits greatly from the organization's Nature
Center Gift Shop and from grants and other donations to the group
that together generated more than $450,000 in 2008 alone; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer
Organization, who attend intensive semiannual training, provided
nearly 20,000 hours of invaluable service last year; in addition to
staffing the Nature Center, they led interpretive programs,
conducted outreach events, and hosted on-site special events, and
they spend many hours of physical labor maintaining the facility
and trails, managing resources, and controlling vegetation; and
WHEREAS, For its exceptional work, the Brazos Bend State Park
Volunteer Organization was honored with the 2000 Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department's Lone Star Legends "Partnership" Award; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and citizens
of the Lone Star State are fortunate to have this hardworking and
committed group of individuals to serve as stewards and advocates
for Brazos Bend State Park; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend all those associated with the Brazos
Bend State Park Volunteer Organization for the many contributions
they have made to the park and extend to them congratulations on
their 20th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Olivo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1140 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House