83R7905 BK-D
By: Farrar H.R. No. 421
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of organizations working in behalf of
Houston's bayou greenway systems are gathering in Austin on
February 19, 2013, to celebrate Bayou Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a welcome opportunity for the
visiting delegation to learn more about the legislative process and
to meet with elected officials to discuss issues that impact
Houston area bayous and the parks and trails that surround them; and
WHEREAS, Those taking part in the trip to the Capitol include
executive directors and board members from the Buffalo Bayou
Partnership, the Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition, Bayou Land
Conservancy, the Houston Parks Board, the Greater Houston
Partnership, the Energy Corridor, the Brays Bayou Association, the
Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition, the Bayou Preservation
Association, and Houston Wilderness; representing the 22
watersheds of Harris County, these groups share an interest in
safeguarding Houston's natural resources for the benefit and
enjoyment of the public; and
WHEREAS, By working to preserve and enhance one of the Bayou
City area's most unique and prominent features, the members of
these organizations are doing their part to make their communities
healthy and beautiful places to call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as Bayou Day at the
State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.