H.R. No. 302
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that
works to conserve, protect, and restore North America's trout and
salmon fisheries and their watersheds for the benefit of future
generations; and
WHEREAS, Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited is the world's
largest chapter of Trout Unlimited; created in 1964 and boasting
5,000 members in Texas, it is one of the oldest continuously active
conservation groups in the state; and
WHEREAS, The organization cooperates with the Parks and
Wildlife Department by annually stocking rainbow trout in the
Guadalupe River; it also contracts with the Guadalupe-Blanco River
Authority to maintain a minimum in-stream flow from unallocated
water in Canyon Lake, which benefits the trout fishery and improves
opportunities for water sport; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its important preservation efforts,
Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited contributes significantly to the
economy, as its programs encourage the recreational use of the
river; moreover, representatives of the group educate the public by
teaching fly-fishing skills and introducing the sport to children
in the classroom, promoting "catch and release" as a fundamental
tenet of conservation; and
WHEREAS, The exceptional work of Guadalupe River Trout
Unlimited has fostered the protection and restoration of the Lone
Star State's cold water fisheries, helping to ensure that these
watersheds will remain a valuable resource in years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2013, as Guadalupe River
Trout Unlimited Day and commend the organization for its notable
achievements; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Price
Miller of Comal
Guillen
Kuempel
Larson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 302 was adopted by the House on
February 6, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House