H.R. No. 2532
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is convening a Forest
Summit in Nacogdoches on October 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for
elected officials, community leaders, forestland owners, and
industry professionals to address issues concerning the future of
the forest resources and forest industry in East Texas; and
WHEREAS, The forest industry has played a vital role in the
economic life of Texas since the latter decades of the 19th century;
today, this industry demonstrates its commitment to sound forest
management and conservation principles by replanting more than 100
million trees annually; in addition, timber companies manage their
lands so as to provide wildlife habitat and recreational
opportunities, and they lead the way in recycling efforts; and
WHEREAS, In the coming years, the worldwide demand for wood
and paper products is projected to increase, as is the need for
biomass as a source of energy and transportation fuel; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association recognizes that good
stewardship programs, such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
and the American Tree Farm System, must be maintained in order to
establish new markets for wood and paper products and to provide a
secure, productive future for the East Texas forest industry; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Texas Forestry Association has
played an instrumental role in fostering the health of Texas
forests and the vigor of the multifaceted industry that they
support, and this organization is to be commended for its dynamic
leadership in this critical arena; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the convening of the 2009 Forest
Summit by the Texas Forestry Association and extend to all those
involved in this conference sincere best wishes for a productive
forum; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Forestry Association as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
McReynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2532 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House