H.R. No. 1585
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Millions of Americans from across the country joined
together to celebrate the first Earth Day On April 22, 1970,
rallying around the idea of protecting the environment for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, More than four decades later, this special day
provides a welcome occasion for all Texans to reflect on the diverse
landscapes and vibrant beauty of our state and to renew our
commitment to preserving its water, air, land, and wildlife; from
the arid desert landscape of West Texas and the hills, rivers, and
lakes of Central Texas to the rich forests of East Texas, plains of
the Panhandle, and unique habitat of the Gulf Coast, the Lone Star
State is indeed an ecological treasure; and
WHEREAS, To best honor the environmental legacy of past
generations of Texans and maintain this natural wealth for
posterity, it is vital for citizens of the Lone Star State to be
mindful custodians of our shared resources; and
WHEREAS, One particularly important objective of Earth Day is
to support environmental literacy by promoting science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects in the classroom;
such training will help to ensure that young Texans have the tools
they need to understand the challenges facing the planet and
creatively work toward solutions; and
WHEREAS, By promoting sustainable consumption, adopting
measures to conserve energy and water, and laying a foundation for a
successful clean energy economy, we can embrace our role as
stewards and work together for the benefit of our great state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2013, and
encourage all Texans to defend and maintain our precious resources
for future generations to enjoy.
Button
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1585 was adopted by the House on May
1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House