H.R. No. 1310
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards are being
presented on May 4, 2011, to honor the citizens, communities,
businesses, and organizations that have distinguished themselves
through their dedicated efforts to protect and conserve our state's
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Nominated by a blue ribbon committee and selected by
the Office of the Governor and the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, the award recipients have voluntarily
endeavored to preserve our state's natural resources in numerous
ways, including preventing pollution, minimizing waste, conserving
water, reducing energy consumption, and protecting wildlife; and
WHEREAS, The honorees of the 2011 Texas Environmental
Excellence Awards include the Valley Proud Environmental Council in
Harlingen, David Baker of Wimberley, the San Antonio Water System,
the U.S. Army Fort Bliss Directorate of Public Works in El Paso,
Union Pacific Railroad, the Fulton 4-5 Learning Center, the North
Texas Municipal Water District, and the Harlingen Irrigation
District, Cameron County No. 1; and
WHEREAS, These winners are also sharing their knowledge,
technology, and expertise to educate Texans on how to protect the
environment, and their leadership will prove vital in preserving
our state's natural resources for future generations; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 4, 2011, as Texas Environmental
Excellence Awards Day and commend the award recipients for their
exemplary actions in behalf of the Lone Star State; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the 2011 honorees as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1310 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House