H.R. No. 2394
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Transforming Texas Waterfronts is working to
improve and develop valued natural resources, and its efforts are
indeed worthy of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, a number of cities across the Lone Star
State joined in a coalition that advocates for waterway projects
that improve the quality of life for Texans; the community
initiatives and infrastructure improvements highlighted by the
group include the Trinity River Vision in Fort Worth, the Brazos
River Development in Waco, and Reclaiming Houston's Buffalo Bayou;
and
WHEREAS, Transforming Texas Waterfronts has also created an
educational initiative to inform the public about the major
improvement projects underway and encourage citizens to think about
the vital roles that the waterways play in our communities; and
WHEREAS, The initiatives of Transforming Texas Waterfronts
promote flood control, environmental protection and restoration,
recreation, and economic growth, and the contributions of this
outstanding organization will continue to benefit residents of the
Lone Star State in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Transforming Texas Waterfronts for
working to support the urban river development projects and extend
to all those associated with the initiative sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Keffer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2394 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House