82R7637 JBA-D
By: White H.R. No. 812
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is sponsoring a
seedling giveaway at the State Capitol on March 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This initiative promotes public awareness of
forestry and the importance of the state's timber resources while
furthering the extensive tree-planting efforts that take place
throughout the state; each year, family forest owners and the
forest industry plant 100 million seedlings in order to maintain
sustainable forests for future generations of Texans; and
WHEREAS, Covering 12 million acres, the forest sector in East
Texas generates more than 166,000 jobs, $8.6 billion in annual
labor income, and a total economic impact of more than $33.6
billion, making timber a valuable agricultural commodity
statewide; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1914 by a group of dedicated
conservationists, the Texas Forestry Association is a nonprofit
organization of landowners, businesses, and industry professionals
united by the common goal of advancing forestry, promoting
conservation practices, and enhancing and perpetuating the state's
timber resources; TFA offers programs such as the Sustainable
Forestry Initiative and Tree Farm, which are designed to educate
the public and to facilitate the growth of renewable forest
resources, with the understanding that the best management
practices are essential for productive forests; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association has tirelessly
striven to ensure that abundant forests remain a dependable
resource for the citizens of Texas; under the current and able
leadership of President Thom Karels, and with the participation of
its 3,000 dedicated members, the TFA will continue to contribute to
the economic vitality and beauty of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association on the
occasion of its seedling giveaway and extend to the association
sincere best wishes for continued success with its reforestation
efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the TFA as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.