82R5462 MGR-D
By: Rodriguez H.C.R. No. 49
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The first program of its kind in the United States,
Austin Energy Green Building is celebrating its 20th anniversary in
2011; and
WHEREAS, The Green Building program encourages Central
Texans to design and construct sustainable homes and buildings that
are economical, efficient, healthy, safe, and beneficial for the
community and the planet; by providing rating systems, influencing
construction codes, developing energy and building policy, and
educating residents and homebuilders, the endeavor serves as a
model for green building initiatives nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Since 2005, the Green Building program has rated
more than 4,000 homes and saved participants more than $3.8 million
in energy costs and the structures involved in the initiative have
conserved more than 69 million gallons of water and diverted more
than 120,000 tons of waste from landfills; and
WHEREAS, Austin Energy Green Building has been recognized
with awards from the National Association of Homebuilders and the
U.S. Green Building Council; and
WHEREAS, The sound policies promoted by Austin Energy Green
Building are worthy of strong support, and the success of this
program has contributed to the high quality of life in the Austin
community and set a positive example for other cities across the
country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of Austin Energy Green
Building and commend all those associated with the program for
their outstanding work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Austin Energy as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.