Texas House Bill HR2025

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 5/11/09
• Refer: 5/15/09
• Enrolled: 5/24/09
• Passed: 5/24/09

Caption

Honoring David Howarth of Lake Jackson on his receipt of the Individual Leadership Award from the Keep Texas Beautiful organization.

Impact

The bill highlights the importance of local initiatives in fostering community involvement and environmental responsibility. Mr. Howarth's leadership has not only raised awareness around litter prevention but has also played a crucial role in securing significant funding for environmental projects within Lake Jackson. This financial support has led to the beautification of public spaces, enhancing the quality of life for local residents and attracting visitors to the city.

Summary

HR2025 is a resolution honoring David Howarth of Lake Jackson for his exemplary contributions to environmental leadership and community service through his work with Keep Texas Beautiful. The resolution acknowledges Mr. Howarth's efforts in organizing educational programs aimed at enhancing environmental awareness and encouraging citizens to take responsibility for their community's cleanliness. His remarkable leadership as the chairman of Keep Lake Jackson Beautiful for eight years has resulted in several initiatives that promote litter prevention and environmental stewardship among residents and students alike.

Contention

While the resolution expresses a unified support for Mr. Howarth and his work, the celebration of local leaders such as him can sometimes provoke discussions about the adequacy of governmental support for grassroots initiatives. Some community activists may argue that more systematic resources should be allocated to such organizations to broaden their impact across Texas. However, the resolution stands as a testament to individual effort making a considerable difference in community engagement and environmental care.