SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1015
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mike and Pam Reese on their outstanding leadership as
conservationists and stewards of the lands and waters of this
state; and
WHEREAS, Mike and Pam Reese first purchased their Texas
Hill Country ranch in 1995, igniting their passion for
conservation; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, the Reeses have protected 4,915
acres and 4.4 miles of frontage of the Pedernales River by
establishing conservation easements; and
WHEREAS, Cumulatively, the easements the Reeses have
bestowed upon The Nature Conservancy of Texas represent the
largest gift that the Chapter has ever received; and
WHEREAS, The Reeses' advocacy and stewardship has made the
Pedernales one of the most protected rivers in Texas; taken
together, private landowners, land trusts, and governments have
preserved 19,000 acres and 25 miles of the Pedernales River; and
WHEREAS, The Reeses' dedication to the stewardship of their
own property epitomizes what it means to protect Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Reeses are champions of nature, advocates of
land conservation, leaders to other landowners, and true
stewards of land; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Mike and Pam Reese on
their passionate stewardship of Texas lands and water and on
their efforts to protect the Pedernales River; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mike and Pam Reese as an expression of highest regard from the
Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate