H.R. No. 1407
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Millions of Americans from across the country joined
together to celebrate the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970,
rallying around the idea of protecting the environment for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, More than four and a half decades later, this
special day provides a welcome occasion for all Texans to reflect on
the diverse landscapes and vibrant beauty of our state and to renew
our commitment to preserving its water, air, land, and wildlife;
from the arid desert landscape of West Texas and the hills, rivers,
and lakes of Central Texas to the rich forests of East Texas, plains
of the Panhandle, and unique habitat of the Gulf Coast, the Lone
Star State is indeed an ecological treasure; and
WHEREAS, To best honor the environmental legacy of past
generations of Texans and maintain this natural wealth for
posterity, it is vital for citizens of the Lone Star State to be
mindful custodians of our shared resources; and
WHEREAS, One particularly important objective of Earth Day is
to support environmental literacy by promoting science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects in the classroom;
such training will help to ensure that young Texans have the tools
they need to understand the challenges facing the planet and
creatively work toward solutions; and
WHEREAS, By promoting sustainable consumption, adopting
measures to conserve energy and water, and laying a foundation for a
successful clean energy economy, we can embrace our role as
stewards and work together for the benefit of our great state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2017, and
encourage all Texans to defend and maintain our precious resources
for future generations to enjoy.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1407 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House