82R11534 BGU-F
By: Raymond H.R. No. 633
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 2003, the Images for Conservation Fund has
pursued the goal of fostering greater wildlife preservation in
Texas by promoting nature tourism on private land; and
WHEREAS, To advance this concept, the Images for Conservation
Fund established the Pro-Tour of Nature Photography, a world-class
championship tournament that matches some of the world's best
professional nature photographers with Texas landowners who have
taken steps to create a habitat conducive to wildlife photography;
and
WHEREAS, A five-day exhibit at the State Capitol will
showcase images taken during the group's three Pro-Tour of Nature
Photography contests; the exhibit, which is being held February 28
to March 4, 2011, will include photographs taken in the Hill
Country, the Coastal Bend area, and the Laredo area; and
WHEREAS, The Images for Conservation Fund will soon hold its
first competition open to both professional and amateur nature
photographers as a new approach to promoting the organization's
goals; and
WHEREAS, The idea that photo tourism offers an economic
reason to encourage the preservation of wildlife habitat is
gradually beginning to gain popularity among some landowners, and
several ranches now include nature photography among the activities
offered to the public on their property; and
WHEREAS, Through its outstanding initiatives, the Images for
Conservation Fund is promoting photography as a visual voice for
nature, and it is a pleasure to recognize this noteworthy
organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Pro-Tour of Nature Photography
exhibit at the Capitol and commend the Images for Conservation Fund
for its important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization's board as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.