85R7761 KID-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 167
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association is sponsoring a
seedling giveaway on March 1, 2017, in an effort to promote public
awareness of working forests and the importance of our state's
timber resources; and
WHEREAS, Each year, family forest owners and corporate
landowners plant 75 million seedlings to help maintain sustainable
forests for future generations of Texans; and
WHEREAS, The forest sector in East Texas covers 12 million
acres and generates more than 138,000 jobs, $8.1 billion in annual
labor income, and a total economic impact of over $31.9 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 some 3,000 landowners, business leaders, and other
professionals united by a common goal to advance forestry, promote
conservation practices, and support and protect the interests of
the working forests of Texas; TFA offers programs such as the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Tree Farm certifications to
educate the public and encourage reforestation, with the
understanding that best management practices are essential for
productive forests; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Forestry Association has tirelessly
worked to ensure that abundant forests remain a dependable resource
for the citizens of Texas, and under the able leadership of current
president Dr. Jerry Marcontell, TFA will undoubtedly continue to
contribute to the economic vitality and beauty of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Forestry Association on the
occasion of its seedling giveaway and commend the association's
members for their exemplary conservation efforts and advocacy; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.