SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is sponsoring a
seedling giveaway on March 6, 2013, in an effort to promote
public awareness of forestry and the importance of the state's
timber resources; and
WHEREAS, Texas family forest owners and corporate landowners
plant 100 million seedlings annually in order to maintain sustainable
forests for future generations of Texans; and
WHEREAS, Covering 12 million acres, the forest sector in
East Texas generates more than 117,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in
annual labor income, and a total economic impact of more than
$23.7 billion, making timber a valuable agricultural commodity
statewide; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1914 by a group of dedicated
conservationists, the Texas Forestry Association is a nonprofit
organization of landowners, businesses, and other professionals
united by a common goal to advance forestry, promote conservation
practices, and enhance and perpetuate the state's forest
resources; the association offers programs such as the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Tree Farm to educate and
facilitate the growth of renewable forest resources with the
understanding that best management practices are essential for
productive forests; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association has tirelessly
striven to ensure that abundant forests remain a dependable
resource for the citizens of Texas, and under the current and
able leadership of President Bill Kuhn, the Texas Forestry
Association will undoubtedly continue to contribute to the
economic vitality and beauty of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas Forestry
Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway and commend
the 3,000 members of the association for their exemplary
reforestation efforts and advocacy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas Forestry Association as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate