H.R. No. 2209
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Richardson has announced that its
recently opened Fire Station No. 4 has achieved a Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction (LEED NC)
certification; and
WHEREAS, LEED NC buildings are designed to be efficient and
have a lower impact on the environment and must meet certain
standards and qualities specified by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), and earning the certification helps lay the
foundation for sustainable operations and maintenance practices at
the facility post-construction; and
WHEREAS, Located at 1500 Apollo Road, Fire Station No. 4 was
funded by Richardson's 2010 bond program; the building's LEED
design features include a high-efficiency air conditioning and
heating system with added insulation and a combination of
sustainable or recycled materials in the structural foundation,
lumber, and much of the millwork; and
WHEREAS, All of Richardson's most recently constructed civic
buildings have achieved LEED certification from the USGBC, in
accordance with the city council's environmental goals; in addition
to Fire Station No. 4, the Richardson Gymnastics Center is designed
to meet LEED certification standards, and the new Heights
Recreation Center, which is expected to open in late May, and a new
Fire Training and Emergency Operations Center have both been
designed to meet LEED certification standards; and
WHEREAS, Richardson has been repeatedly recognized as one of
the top places to live and work by national media sources, and the
city's commitment to ensuring a healthy environment for its
residents contributes to its success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Richardson on earning
LEED NC certification for Fire Station No. 4 and extend to all those
involved with achieving this designation sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the City of Richardson as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2209 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House