SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Natural gas vehicles operate on one of two
varieties of natural gas, compressed natural gas or liquefied
natural gas, and look like most other vehicles; and
WHEREAS, In America, natural gas is an abundant resource,
and domestic reserves of natural gas are estimated to be twice
that of petroleum-based reserves; and
WHEREAS, As a transportation fuel, natural gas burns more
cleanly than gasoline and diesel, and Texas is the largest
producer of natural gas in the nation; and
WHEREAS, An increased use of natural gas as a
transportation fuel offers Texas an opportunity to harness a
domestic resource that will significantly reduce vehicle
emissions and provide jobs and economic value to our state; and
WHEREAS, On average, natural gas costs one-third less than
conventional gasoline at the pump, and its use reduces tailpipe
emissions by up to 95 percent; natural gas vehicles have received
some of the highest rankings for environmental performance, have
earned an excellent safety record, and are in widespread use
around the world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the developers and supporters of
natural gas vehicle technology for the roles they have played in
educating the public and in encouraging the increased use of
clean-burning natural gas for transportation in this state and
proclaim March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the Capitol.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate