| 1 | 1 | | H.R. No. 1141 |
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| 4 | 4 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Brazos Bend State Park has served the residents of |
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| 6 | 6 | | Texas and visitors to the Lone Star State for 25 years, and staff, |
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| 7 | 7 | | volunteers, and members of the public are celebrating this |
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| 8 | 8 | | significant milestone on April 4, 2009; and |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Located approximately 28 miles southwest of |
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| 10 | 10 | | Houston, Brazos Bend State Park opened to the public in 1984, and it |
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| 11 | 11 | | has since hosted more than five million visitors; much of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | 5,000-acre area is located in the Brazos River floodplains, and in |
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| 13 | 13 | | addition to the river, the park includes six lakes, a creek, and a |
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| 14 | 14 | | bayou; it is well known for its population of American alligators, |
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| 15 | 15 | | which are visible from several observation points, and the area is |
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| 16 | 16 | | also home to numerous species of dragonfly, mammals, and birds; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, The park's grand live oaks provide shade for |
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| 18 | 18 | | visitors who can choose from a variety of campsites for overnight |
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| 19 | 19 | | stays or picnic areas for day use; moreover, there is a range of |
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| 20 | 20 | | activities available, including walking on the Creekfield Lake |
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| 21 | 21 | | Nature Trail, hiking or biking on designated trails, touring the |
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| 22 | 22 | | Habitats and Niches display at the nature center, and viewing the |
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| 23 | 23 | | night sky at the George Observatory, a satellite facility of the |
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| 24 | 24 | | Houston Museum of Natural Science; its distinctive topography and |
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| 25 | 25 | | diverse recreational opportunities earned the park a ranking on |
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| 26 | 26 | | America's Top Ten State Parks published by National Geographic |
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| 27 | 27 | | Traveler; and |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, Brazos Bend is one of the region's most popular |
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| 29 | 29 | | tourist attractions, regularly generating several million dollars |
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| 30 | 30 | | in sales income; the park's success is due in part to the support of |
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| 31 | 31 | | the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization, which was |
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| 32 | 32 | | established in 1989 and has been recognized for its remarkable |
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| 33 | 33 | | number of volunteer hours; and |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, For a quarter of a century, Brazos Bend State Park |
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| 35 | 35 | | has provided adventure, leisure, solace, and more to people of all |
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| 36 | 36 | | ages and backgrounds, and it is indeed fitting to honor this natural |
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| 37 | 37 | | gem for its contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be |
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| 38 | 38 | | it |
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| 39 | 39 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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| 40 | 40 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Brazos Bend |
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| 41 | 41 | | State Park and extend to its staff and volunteers sincere |
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| 42 | 42 | | appreciation for their outstanding efforts in behalf of the park; |
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| 43 | 43 | | and, be it further |
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| 44 | 44 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 45 | 45 | | prepared for Brazos Bend State Park as an expression of high regard |
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| 46 | 46 | | by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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| 47 | 47 | | Olivo |
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| 48 | 48 | | ______________________________ |
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| 49 | 49 | | Speaker of the House |
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| 50 | 50 | | I certify that H.R. No. 1141 was adopted by the House on April |
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| 51 | 51 | | 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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| 52 | 52 | | ______________________________ |
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| 53 | 53 | | Chief Clerk of the House |
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