83R13137 JWI-D
By: S. Davis of Harris H.R. No. 1066
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the International Code Council, along
with local, state, and federal officials, help create and implement
the highest quality codes to protect the buildings in which we live,
learn, work, worship, and play, and building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, laborers,
and others in the construction industry are vigilant in their
efforts to ensure that our structures are safe; and
WHEREAS, The council's International Codes are the most
widely adopted building safety, energy, and fire prevention codes
in the nation; used by most cities, counties, and states, these
modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from
natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms,
wildfires, and earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, During Building Safety Month, the International
Code Council is bringing public attention to the critical role that
local code officials play in preventing injuries and deaths from
fires and accidents; and
WHEREAS, The theme for this year's Building Safety Month is
"Code Officials Keep You Safe"; the campaign encourages all
Americans to learn more about the importance of green and resilient
building, pool, spa, and hot tub safety, backyard safety, and new
technologies in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, The safety and stability of our buildings is
critically important, and Building Safety Month brings much-needed
attention to the professionals who provide the essential services
of implementing the International Codes and protecting our lives
and property; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2013 as Building Safety Month.