SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1018
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
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 from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate